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Vandalism in Diepoldsau: CHF 6,000 damage by unknown people!
In Diepoldsau SG there was serious property damage between May 29 and June 2, 2025. The police are looking for witnesses.
Vandalism in Diepoldsau: CHF 6,000 damage by unknown people!
In the municipality of Diepoldsau, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, several property damage was committed between May 29 and June 2, 2025. The local police reports of a systematic vandalism that caused damage of around CHF 6,000. Public institutions and landscape elements are particularly affected, which indicates a targeted rage of destruction by unknown people.
The best -known vandalism files include the damage of two press waste at the Maz grill field, with one of which has an inserted display and the other was opened by force and the drive was bent. In addition, a speed board was canceled on the Rietstrasse and two protective huts on the Rheindamm suffered damage to their safety discs.
Details of the damage
The destruction of trees is particularly striking: the bark was peeled off both on a grape cherry tree and on an maple. The repeated file of property damage during the ascent weekend made the municipality of Diepoldsau in turmoil. The St. Gallen cantonal police take up the investigation and searches for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators. So far, however, there is no concrete references to the alleged cause.
The municipality has actively increased against vandalism and property damage in recent years, which is supported by various measures and prevention strategies. Initiatives to improve the security infrastructure are of the utmost importance to prevent such incidents in the future. Background information on vandalism prevention can be found on relevant platforms that offer solutions for municipalities in order to meet these challenges, as on 180-icherheit.de.
call for help
The police have contacted the public and asks for testimony. Information can be reported directly to the Widnau police station on 058 229 79 09. An indication of the period of property damage would be of particular interest, since the willing destruction took place at the weekend.
The incident is not only worrying for the residents, but also raises questions about security in the community. According to IMTICKER.CH, the perpetrators have not yet been identified, but the police assume several accused, but does not rule out a possible individual offender.
DIEPOLDSAU is now faced with the challenge of restoring the security feeling of the citizens and in the future to be better equipped against such vandalism acts in order to protect the municipal structures and public order.