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Arson attack on VW Golf in Rostock: Police ask for information!
Unknown people set fire to a VW Golf in Rostock. Police are investigating intentional arson. Advice requested.
Arson attack on VW Golf in Rostock: Police ask for information!
On Monday night, a VW Golf was set on fire in Rostock, which put the police and fire department on alert. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in a parking lot on Friedrich-Wolf-Straße in the Evershagen district. Eyewitnesses noticed the flames and immediately informed the fire department, who arrived quickly and quickly extinguished the ignited car. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done: The car was completely burned out inside, and the police estimate the damage caused at around 5,000 euros, as nordkurier.de reports.
Who is responsible for this deliberate arson remains unclear for the time being. Unknown perpetrators had probably thrown an incendiary device into the Golf and previously smashed two rear windows of the car, which underlines the brutality of the crime. Despite a search in the surrounding area, the perpetrators were able to escape undetected. The vehicle belonged to a 38-year-old local resident who is now faced with a significant financial loss.
Investigations and calling for witnesses
The criminal police have started an investigation into deliberate arson and are asking the public for help. In particular, we are looking for information about suspicious people or vehicles on the night of the crime. Anyone who has seen or heard anything is asked to contact the criminal investigation service on 0381 4916-1616 or any police station. Online information can also be given via the Online Police Service of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Police.
Incidents involving arson have been increasing in Germany for years. According to a survey by the Federal Criminal Police Office, there has been an increase in the number of police-recorded cases of arson and the creation of a fire hazard in recent years. The exact figures can be viewed via Statista and show that this is not an isolated event, but that hot spots for such acts exist in many cities.
An incident like this not only concerns the police, but also raises questions about neighborhood safety and brings the community together while everyone hopes that such acts can be avoided in the future. In Rostock, the population is called upon to be vigilant and to take action if they see anything suspicious.