Burglaries in Gifhorn: Accidental discovery leads to the arrest of the perpetrator!

Burglaries in Gifhorn: Accidental discovery leads to the arrest of the perpetrator!

Last weekend, a series of burglaries in Gifhorn caused a stir. According to a press release from Gifhorn police There were several break-ins at local stores during the night on Saturday. An optician's shop and a day care center in the medical center at Schlosssee were particularly affected. While one break-in was carried out, another incident at a pharmacy was simply an attempt to break into the building. The exact background and the stolen goods are still unclear, but the investigation is in full swing.

But that's not all: On Sunday night, a previously unknown man moved around a property in the south of Gifhorn and stole alcohol from a garage. Intriguingly, this incident was recorded on a surveillance camera. Around Sunday morning, officers noticed a 40-year-old man running red while crossing a traffic light. A striking detail: He was wearing the same shoes as the perpetrator seen in the video. When his backpack was searched, the stolen bottles were found, which is now getting him into serious trouble - he is certain of criminal proceedings.

The past and its effects

A look back at the recent past shows that burglary crime is not new in the region. In November 2024 there was already a series of residential break-ins in the Gifhorn district, particularly in Meinersen and at Bernsteinsee. The Gifhorn police station called on the population to help, which ultimately led to a check and arrest of two Albanian nationals. They had suspected stolen goods in their luggage that could be linked to the break-ins. The men have been in custody since then and investigations into other possible perpetrators are ongoing.

The repeated incidents shed light on the general burglary situation in Germany. According to police crime statistics, residential burglaries account for 66.5% of all theft cases and are the most common form of theft. Sooner or later the question is justified: What can you do in your own home to protect yourself from such incidents?

Security in your own home

Prevention measures are of great importance. The use of security systems can not only help prevent break-ins, but also serve as evidence for insurance companies. So they were loud statistics Around 87,145 residential burglaries were recorded in 2019, which represents a decrease compared to 2018. However, the number of unreported cases that are not known to the police may be significantly higher.

In addition, the clearance rate for break-ins is unfortunately rather low – around 18%. Burglars often choose unsecured houses as their targets and December is one of the months with the most frequent burglaries, due to the dark season and careless residents. It can therefore be said that a good security concept can be crucial not only for your own peace of mind, but also for the protection of your belongings in an emergency.

It remains to be hoped that the current investigations in Gifhorn will quickly lead to further results and that the security situation on site can be improved.