Copper roof channel stolen by Mähringen chapel - police are looking for witnesses!

Copper roof channel stolen by Mähringen chapel - police are looking for witnesses!

In a brazen act of copper theft, strangers stole the copper roof channel of the chapel "Old Herrgott" in Mähring. The crime took place within the past four weeks, with the perpetrators removed a gutter around three meters long and the associated downpipe. The damage is estimated at several hundred euros. This chapel, which has been a popular place for hikers and believers since its construction in 1848, stands out due to its picturesque location and the stored figure of Christ, which gives its cultural and religious value, as the newspaper Oberpfalz24 reported .

valuable metal in the sights of the criminals

copper is very popular. According to the Oberpfalzecho report that such thefts are often carried out by organized gangs that transport the metal for sale to China. The Tirschenreuth police have started the investigation and asks the population for clues. You can contact 09631/70110 if someone has made suspicious observations.

The residents of the region show upset about this incident. Residents expressed their lack of understanding that such a place of reflection and faith becomes the goal of criminals. The chapel, which is often visited for devotions and silent moments, is now compared to a sad reality, since it has not only suffered a loss of material, but also on a piece of its cultural identity.