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Burglary in Dümmer: bakery employee in shock, perpetrator on the run!
Several break-ins occurred in Ludwigslust, including in a bakery, with investigations into theft.
Burglary in Dümmer: bakery employee in shock, perpetrator on the run!
In the quieter morning of Tuesday, June 25, 2025, a shocking incident occurred in Dümmer, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. Unidentified perpetrators broke into a local bakery delivery van, leaving chaos and a shocked employee in their wake. Loud Schwerin local The burglars stole cash in the low four-figure range after gaining access to the company premises. A 63-year-old employee was present there and was locked in a room during the attack.
The perpetrators broke a window of the van parked in front of the building to get the cash. Fortunately, the employee was not physically injured, but was understandably in shock following the incident. The criminal police have already secured evidence at the crime scene and started investigating theft in a particularly serious case. There is uncertainty about the perpetrators' motives - was it a targeted attack or a spontaneous act?
The fashion industry is affected
The incident in Dümmer is not the only one in the region that is making people sit up and take notice. The Sunday before, there was also a break-in in Ried - Sabrina E's streetwear shop. On Stelzhamerplatz, the front sliding door was broken open between 2 and 3 a.m., after which the perpetrators managed to find the key to the back entrance. They stole various items of clothing, some of which they even tried on in the store before fleeing. This information comes from MyDistrict.
This was the first break-in since Sabrina E.'s store opened two years ago, making the situation particularly difficult for the store owner. In light of the incidents, she is already thinking about taking stronger security precautions. The police are calling on the public to help and ask for information about the perpetrators.
A worrying trend
The incidents in Dümmer and Ried are part of a worrying trend. According to the current police crime statistics, published on the website German Trade Association, the number of shoplifting cases rose to over 426,000 cases in 2023 - this corresponds to an alarming increase of more than 23 percent compared to the previous year. Particularly serious thefts organized by gangs increased by around 26 percent.
The trade association is therefore calling for more consistent criminal prosecution of such crimes and points out the high number of unreported cases, as many thefts are not reported. Retailers report that reported shoplifters often get away with no consequences, further increasing concerns about retail safety. It is clear that there is a need for action to strengthen acceptance and security in the rule of law.