GPS theft: Unknown people loot tractors in Poppendorf!

GPS theft: Unknown people loot tractors in Poppendorf!

In the Rostock district, especially in Poppendorf, a brazen theft on a farm caused a stir. Unknown perpetrators entered the company premises during the night and targeted the high-quality GPS technology of three tractors n-tv reported. The resulting damage amounts to at least 30,000 euros.

The car thieves were extremely clever because the tried-and-tested trick of breaking into the tractors by force makes it clear that the perpetrators knew exactly what they were doing. In the morning, the company's employees noticed the vehicles being forced open, which posed significant challenges to the work. The criminal police have already started an investigation because this is a particularly serious case of theft.

Alarming figures on rural crime

This incident is part of a worrying development. A recent study shows that crime against farmers in Germany has risen sharply. Many farmers are reluctant to report thefts because they consider the chances of success of a police investigation to be slim. The effort involved in filing a report is often not felt to be worth it, especially if damage is not covered by insurance or stolen goods are never found again Agriculture Today reported.

Another point: Over 60% of farmers want more police presence through random patrols to increase security on the land. There are also considerations about taking tougher action against thefts, because although farmers' trust in the police is fundamentally there, it remains fragile given the circumstances.

The incident in Poppendorf is not just an isolated case, but is emblematic of a growing problem in agriculture that needs more attention. The agricultural community hopes that through increased measures and cooperation between farms and the police, this trust can be rebuilt and such incidents will become less frequent in the future.