Theft and violence: crime in a Märkisches circle on the advance!

Theft and violence: crime in a Märkisches circle on the advance!

On April 1, 2025, the police in Lüdenscheid were confronted with several incidents that could affect the citizens' feeling of security. One of the relevant events includes theft of diesel, which has been stolen from a parked truck. The incident occurred last night between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Altenaer Strasse, near the A45. The Märkischer district police authority has already started the investigation to identify the unknown perpetrators and to be accountable. This information was provided by News.de

In addition to the diesel theft, another incident dealt with the police: a fire that broke out on Herderstrasse on Saturday at 00:25. It is believed that the fire was laid by an unknown person. The police asks the public for clues to determine the arsonist. This incident also shows a worrying picture of the current security situation in the city.

Burglary and acts of violence in Lüdenscheid

Another worrying incident concerns a 49-year-old truck driver from Gelsenkirchen, who was attacked at the Lüdenscheid-Nord junction at around 5:20 p.m. Four men who drove in a gray Ford from Recklinghausen followed the driver and overtook him before there was an argument. Witnesses reported strokes that were rained down on the Gelsenkirchener. The police asked the four alleged attackers in Castrop-Rauxel. Both sides describe different versions of the incident, which is why investigations run against the truck driver.

In addition, a 56-year-old shoplift was arrested on Saturday without a permanent residence in an electric market on Wilhelmstrasse. He stole speakers worth over 1000 euros. The theft was discovered by a shop detective, and the criminal police take over the further investigation. The demonstration of the arrested in court is also imminent. This makes it clear that not only property, but also public security in Lüdenscheid, is threatened, as police.nrw reported.

Another incident that was recorded between Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon concerns a burglary in a basement workshop on Eininghauser Weg. The perpetrators stole a tool case with different machines. This again shows that burglars are active in the region and call the residents to be vigilant.