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Göttingen police step up fight against bicycle thieves – security for citizens!
The Göttingen police are strengthening their controls against bicycle thefts in order to increase the safety of citizens and prevent crimes.
Göttingen police step up fight against bicycle thieves – security for citizens!
The Göttingen police are fed up with the ongoing problem of bicycle thefts in the city and will now increase controls. Loud hna.de The authority is fighting against the high number of crimes, which include not only theft, but also receiving stolen bicycles and reselling high-quality components. Head of inspection Marco Hansmann announced that the police's tactical concept would be expanded to increase the safety of citizens.
Police work has already been active in recent years, but now there is a new boost: more personal and vehicle checks are planned. Hotspots such as Groner Landstrasse are particularly problematic, where the accumulation of fires in a residential complex is also a warning signal. Hansmann explained that the police want to increase their presence in these critical locations and carry out targeted checks on suspicious people.
Numbers that sound the alarm
A look at the statistics, which are only a few months old, illustrates the urgency of the situation: In 2024, an astonishing 2,800 bicycle thefts were registered in Göttingen, as shown on ndr.de is reported. This worrying level makes a consistent fight against crime necessary. It is also planned to support citizens with information and prevention tips, especially in the form of a “bicycle information week” lasting several days, which the police will point out via social media.
But how can bike owners protect themselves in the face of these risks? This is where special bicycle insurance comes into play. The experts from gdv.de recommend, especially owners of high-quality bikes or e-bikes, to take out insurance that goes beyond the protection of conventional household contents insurance. In the event of theft, compensation can be significantly higher and there are various options such as reimbursement based on new value or current value.
In summary, it can be said that the Göttingen police will take increased action against bicycle thieves in the coming weeks. The aim is to strengthen citizens' sense of security and to send a clear message to potential criminals: This is where the criminals will be stopped!