Burglars hit in: police are looking for witnesses!

Burglars hit in: police are looking for witnesses!

on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, there was a break -in in a single -family house on the Fontaneweg in Verl. Between 12:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., unknown perpetrators violently gained access to the house by pretting off the patio door. After the violent entry, the burglars searched different rooms of the house for valuable objects. So far, there is no information on the exact information about the stolen goods, such as "https://www.radioguetersloh.de/nachrichten/polizei reports/tagenungsinbruch-am-fontaNeweg.html"> Radio Gütersloh reports.

The Gütersloh police have asked for information from the population and is looking for witnesses to the incident. People who have relevant information can contact the police station on 05241 869-0. Alternatively, questions about the press office of the Gütersloh police, by phone on 05241 869-2271 or by email to the press office.guetersloh@polizei.nrw.de. Further information and current reports can be found on the online presence of the Gütersloh police.

another break -in event

This incident is not the first of its kind in the region. Already on Saturday, January 18, a similar slump occurred in Gütersloh. Here, too, the perpetrators pried open a terrace door and searched several rooms of the house between 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. In both cases, the police have addressed information about an increasing problem with burglary theft in the region, such as Presseportal noted.

The police crime statistics 2023 also recorded an alarming increase in burglaries overall: around 77,800 burglary theft were registered in 2023, which represents an increase of 181 percent compared to the previous year. The data clearly show that most burglaries take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the day. Especially in the autumn and winter months, the risk of such crimes is increased, which according to emergency experts is an additional concern for the security measures of many households.

prevention measures and tips

To protect yourself from burglaries, it is recommended to invest in effective protective measures. This includes not only mechanical fuses such as burglar -resistant windows and doors, but also modern safety technology such as alarm systems and video surveillance. Statistics show that almost every second attempt to break in fails due to the lack of time of the perpetrators, which underlines the importance of timely and effective security measures.

The police and security experts emphasize the need for continuous prevention measures and advise home owners to act forward -looking in order to minimize the risk of burglary. The investment in security systems is considered in the long term and should not be seen as unnecessary effort.