Was stole any wallet: the police post the thieves couple in Neubrandenburg!

Was stole any wallet: the police post the thieves couple in Neubrandenburg!

The police in Neubrandenburg were alerted yesterday afternoon when the theft was reported in a shop in Kirschenallee. According to Strelitzius's report at around 2 p.m., two perpetrators of a 64-year-old customer had stolen their wallet. The loading person of the supermarket noticed the incident and informed the operating control center of the Neubrandenburg police headquarters, which immediately sent police forces.

Thanks to the precise description of the perpetrators by the victim, an immediate search could be initiated. The officials quickly identified the alleged thieves, a 14-year-old Bosnian young person and a 19-year-old Bosnian woman. As part of the arrest, the police officers found parts of the stolen prey in the suspects, which underpinned the suspicion of theft. The criminal service then initiated an investigation against the two suspects.

A look back at theft crime

In a comprehensive context of this incident, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) publishes important data on theft crime in Germany. In the police crime statistics (PKS) for 2024, it was stated that a total of around 5.8 million crimes were registered, with over 1.94 million theft offenses being recorded. This corresponds to about a third of all crimes. Although the proportion of theft crime has dropped in recent years, the educational rate for these offenses remains worrying: only 31.4% of the thefts have been informed. The clarification rate for shoplifting, which is 89.3%, is particularly impressive. This shows that preventive measures and the fast reaction of the police are crucial.

As for the most common types of thefts, burglaries experienced a slight increase of 0.8%, while both the shop theft and bicycle theft significantly decreased. These declines could be due to a combination of technical security measures and more intensive prevention work. Nevertheless, the shop theft remains very popular and has even increased by 24.3% compared to the 2019 values.

Overall, it can be said that despite a general decline in theft offenses, crime in this area is still a challenge. Today's events in Neubrandenburg show how important the police are quickly intervene to put perpetrators and the citizens: protecting inside. In view of the latest developments, a good feeling of security in retail must continue to be provided.