Young people arrested in Mettmann after a break -in - caught in a fresh act!

In the Oberberg district, a 16-year-old was arrested in Mettmann for stealing and burglary. Investigations run.
In the Oberberg district, a 16-year-old was arrested in Mettmann for stealing and burglary. Investigations run. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Young people arrested in Mettmann after a break -in - caught in a fresh act!

On March 5, 2025, a 16-year-old was arrested in Mettmann on suspicion of stealing and burglary. The background is a slump that had already taken place in February in the garden house of a 38-year-old Mettmanner. The injured party reported the incident on March 2, 2025 to the police and reported stolen objects, including a women's bike and a lawn mower. He had previously discovered these items on an online platform where they were offered for sale. According to radiorsg.de agreed the forces of the criminal police and met on the day of the Goethestrasse with the young person.

The stolen women's bike was secured when the 16-year-old was arrested, who had already appeared police due to his age and Russian citizenship. In addition, there was a search of his residential address, in which further stolen goods were discovered from the break -in. As a result, several investigations against the young people were initiated, and the criminal police took over the further investigation. Also Supertipp-online.de reports on the arrest and further procedure of the investigators.

burglary prevention in Mettmann

The incident also throws a light on the general problem of burglary theft. Many burglars get over entrance and window doors as well as normal windows in residential buildings. Statistics show that almost every second break -in fails because the perpetrators take too long to get into the house. This means that effective burglary protection should start at the vulnerabilities of the house. The basic measures for burglar prevention are primarily based on mechanical solutions.

Burglar-resistant house and apartment doors represent the most sensible investment in safety. The use of certified alarm systems and other security solutions can be seen as an effective addition. The initiative K-Anbruch offers extensive information about the selection of suitable security measures.

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