Tire slitter in Prenzlau: SZP ceremony makes residents angry!

Tire slitter in Prenzlau: SZP ceremony makes residents angry!

In the night of June 17th, an incident occurred on Winterfeldstraße in Prenzlau, which not only makes the residents listen, but also employs the investigators. An unknown perpetrator stabbed the tires of a car parked there, a Skoda Karoq, and thus caused an estimated damage of around 200 euros. Witnesses reported a loud bang and a subsequent whistle, shortly before two people fled the crime scene quickly. The Nordkurier describes the incident as property damage, and the criminal police immediately started with the investigation. Call: residents and possible other witnesses are cordially invited to report. Every hint could be crucial to clarify the background of this incident.

It is not the first incident of this kind in Prenzlau. There have been ongoing investigations into a similar property damage offense since November 2023. According to a report by the Police Brandenburg, a 21-year-old man from Prenzlau was suspected of having damaged several vehicles after an event in the Uckerseehalle. In doing so, he left the left exterior mirror of a Dacia, hit the disc of a VW Polo and caused a total damage of over 3,000 euros. This behavior raises questions, especially with regard to the increasing youth crime, which, according to current statistics, achieves worrying dimensions.

a worrying phenomenon

The Statista statistics shows that juvenile delinquency in Germany achieved a maximum of 13,800 cases in 2024, which is more than twice as much as in 2016. In particular, the group of 14- to 17-year and 20 years show increasing numbers. Factors such as psychological stress by the Corona measures are often mentioned as possible causes of this development. The increase is alarming and raises the question of how society and especially those responsible in politics and youth welfare can react to stop this trend.

Discussions about sanctions in youth criminal law are more recent than ever in this context. It is debated against tougher laws against young criminals, but experts warn of overwhelming decisions without preventive measures. Rather, these could help prevent criminal life paths at an early stage.

The incidents in Prenzlau are an example of a major problem that not only affects the security of the citizens, but also the future of our young people. It can be hoped that solutions will be found through quick investigations and an active participation of the population to prevent such damage to property in the future.