Burglary in Hiddenhausen: perpetrators fled to the alarm! Police are looking for witnesses!

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Unknown perpetrators search residential buildings in Hiddenhausen. Police asks for information on the identity of a suspect.
Unknown perpetrators search residential buildings in Hiddenhausen. Police asks for information on the identity of a suspect. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On April 22, 2025, the District Police Authority Herford Details on an attempt to break in Street in Hiddenhausen. Two unknown perpetrators had gained access to the building and searched for valuables. Surprisingly, however, they were disturbed by an acoustic alarm and fled through the patio door without stealing anything.

This incident is particularly questionable because it takes place over a period of time, in which, according to current statistics, the burglaries in Germany increased by 25 % compared to 2020. In urban areas, this increase is particularly pronounced and estimates assume over 100,000 burglaries in major German cities, such as Shows an analysis.

call for help

The police were able to secure a photo of one of the suspects based on a surveillance camera. This picture was published online in accordance with a judicial arrangement and can be accessed on the website of the Kreispolmöpolmizlichte . The authority asks the public for information on the identity of the person depicted.

In addition, it is important to emphasize that technological innovations and security measures have increasingly come into focus in recent years. Modern systems such as AI algorithm-based alarm systems can prevent burglaries in 80 % of the cases before it comes to an impact. The installation of smart door locks in households has also proven to be an effective method to reduce the burglary figures, as the analysis mentioned confirms.

contact with the police

The district police authority Herford has provided the following contact details to accept information on the identity of the suspect: Telephone 05221 888 1250 or by email to press office.herford@polizei.nrw.de.

In view of the current increase in burglary rates, it is of great importance that the population remains vigilant and the police are available to provide information. Common security measures and an increased awareness in the neighborhood can help increase the safety of all residents and to prevent burglaries.

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