Burglary in Lünen: two suspects thanks to video surveillance!

In the night of Monday, January 6, 2025, there was a break -in into a restaurant on Cappenberger Strasse in Lünen. Thanks to the alarm, two suspects aged 26 and 37 could be arrested by a video app from the restaurant owner. This was informed about uninvited guests at 01:05 and observed live how the burglars filled a backpack with prey.

The operator reacted quickly and immediately informed the police emergency call 110. Shortly after the alarm, several strip teams managed to arrest the two men. They had previously opened an entrance door. In the arrests, the police secured a screwdriver set and a crowbar that is important for the investigation.

Burglary in the regional context

The arrest of the two men who are already known took place in the middle of a series of similar incidents in the region. A burglary was also registered in another restaurant, "Omi’s Deele", in which the perpetrators were also caught in the act. The operator of the restaurant was able to observe the theft thanks to video surveillance, which indicates an increase in burglaries in the area.

Both suspects were confused after their arrest. The 37-year-old asked the police about the reason for their actions, while his alleged accomplice noted that he could not understand the situation and damage to the door. Video recordings and secured traces at the scene should now contribute to clarifying further questions.

The investigations by the criminal police are in progress, and the two men are in police custody until further notice, such as Lokalkompass.de reported. In addition, Ruhrnachrichten.de Restaurant owner.