Burglary in Grabower Pharmacy: Police are looking for witnesses to the crime!

Burglary in Grabower Pharmacy: Police are looking for witnesses to the crime!

In the late evening hours of last Thursday, an unknown perpetrator broke into a pharmacy in Grabow, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. Police report the break-in occurred between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Friday morning. The unknown perpetrators forced their way into the building through a door and stole several hundred euros in cash that came from the cash registers. It is currently unclear whether medication was also stolen; The inventory is still being checked, as NDR reports.

Traces were immediately secured at the crime scene, which are now being evaluated for forensic purposes. The police in Ludwigslust have started an investigation into theft in a particularly serious case and are asking the public for information about the incident. “Every observation, no matter how small, could be decisive,” says a police spokesman. The crime was committed on Mühlenstrasse, an area that has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months.

Burglary trends in Germany

The increasing number of burglaries in Germany is not only causing problems for the authorities. According to current burglary statistics analyzed by Home Insider, there were a total of 77,819 residential burglaries in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. The average amount of damage per burglary is around 3,500 euros, which underlines the importance of security measures.

• Im Jahr 2023 wurden insgesamt 77.819 Einbrüche registriert.
• Der Durchschnittliche Schaden pro Einbruch betrug 3.500 Euro.
• 47% der Einbruchsversuche scheitern.

Burglaries are particularly common in urban areas, which is also noticeable in Grabow. Here the police show that even smaller towns face many challenges caused by thefts and break-ins.

Burglars exploit weak points

Observations show that perpetrators often exploit weak points in doors and windows. According to statistics, balcony and patio doors as well as unsecured windows are often chosen as preferred entry points. The police therefore offer free security advice to help citizens better protect their belongings and prevent break-ins.

The current events in Grabow not only cause concern among residents, but also show the need for effective security measures. Police are appealing to citizens to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious observations immediately. Only together can we counteract the trend of increasing burglaries and increase our own security.