Burglary in Stralsund: Unusual clean-up operation by the perpetrator!

Burglary in Stralsund: Unusual clean-up operation by the perpetrator!

A bizarre incident shakes the tranquil garden landscape in Stralsund. On October 1, 2025, there was a break-in in a garden arbor on Prohner Street, which not only called the police to the scene, but also woke up a sleeping arbor owner. He was woken up in the early hours of the morning, around 5:00 a.m., by the intruder who gained access via a locked garden gate.

During the investigation it emerged that the 35-year-old German, who had not reported back from the Stralsund correctional facility in time, is now facing suspicion of attempted theft and damage to property. The police took him straight back to the correctional facility, where it was apparently not the first time he was noticed as a troublemaker. news.de reports that an urgent investigation was initiated against the man.

More break-ins in the area

But it's not just this slump that's causing excitement in the region. Between August 15th and September 27th, 2025, another break-in into a gazebo in the Grünthal allotment garden association was also reported. A 39-year-old garden owner was relieved of various garden equipment, camping accessories, clothing and tools with a total value of around 840 euros. Interestingly, the unknown perpetrator left the arbor in better condition than he found it: the items were not only tidied up, but even decoratively redesigned, which raises questions about the perpetrator's motivation.

The criminal police have started investigations into this break-in for theft, property damage and trespassing in order to further shed light on the strange circumstances. Bild.de reports about the strange events that give garden life in Stralsund an unexpected turn.

Burglary crime under the microscope

However, the recent incidents are not isolated. Loud Statista Burglary crime in Germany is continuously increasing, with a significant increase since the Corona pandemic. In 2023, around 119,000 cases of break-ins into and out of homes were recorded. Crime rates are particularly higher in urban areas, with Bremen, Berlin and Hamburg being among the hotspots. Looking at the Stralsund region, it can be seen that the clearance rate in such cases also fluctuates. The police registered around 9,890 suspects in 2023, more than in the previous year.

Burglary is not only a material offense but also an emotional offense that often leaves victims feeling insecure. It remains to be hoped that the region's police will quickly come to a solution and further break-ins can be prevented. Increasing security awareness among the population is an important step towards a better feeling of security in one's own home.