Christmas under the shadows: violence, burglaries and traffic accidents in Lüneburg!

Christmas under the shadows: violence, burglaries and traffic accidents in Lüneburg!

The police authorities in Lüneburg are pleased with an overall calm outcome during the Christmas holidays, as news.de notes. Nevertheless, there were some worrying incidents that overshadowed the festive season. For example, on Christmas Eve there was a violent argument between a mother and her son, during which the son choked and threatened his mother. Such disputes cause unrest in the community.

The topic of burglaries is also making headlines. On the night of December 25th, unknown perpetrators tried to break into a residential building in Brietlingen, but were scared away by the alarm system. Meanwhile, five attempted and completed burglaries were notarized in Ochtmissen and Kreideberg. In some cases, the perpetrators died when they were surprised by the residents. Cash and jewelry were the main targets of burglars, reflecting an unfortunate trend over the holidays.

Robberies and traffic accidents

A particularly brazen incident occurred on Saturday evening when a masked man robbed a gas station on Grasweg and demanded cash with a knife. Although the employee complied with the demand, the perpetrator managed to escape. A search that was initiated was unsuccessful, leaving the population alarmed, as nordischepost.de reports.

Road accidents were also an issue of concern. On Christmas Day, a traffic accident occurred on van der Mölen Street when an unknown driver damaged a parked car and fled. Such incidents raise questions about road safety and the behavior of drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In Kreideberg, the police arrested a 45-year-old driver with a blood alcohol level of 1.82 and illegal fireworks in his possession.

Summary of incidents

Current events include a variety of crimes and traffic offenses:

• Einbrüche in Ochtmissen und Kreideberg
• Überfall auf eine Tankstelle mit einem Messer
• Verkehrsunfallflucht in der van-der-Mölen-Straße
• Unfallflucht in Lüchow und ein weiterer Vorfall auf der B4
• Alkoholfahrten wurden mehrfach registriert

The police crime statistics (PKS) for Lower Saxony will continue to be closely monitored in order to identify trends in crime and initiate targeted measures, as the [Police of Lower Saxony](https://www.polizei-nds.de/startseite/kritikat/criminalstatistics/polizeiliche-criminal statistics-des-landes-niedersachsen-110131.html) explains. Recording crimes helps to plan both preventative and subsequent steps to combat crime. But as the PKS shows, the dark field – the crime that has not been reported – always remains a challenge.

Although the holidays are an occasion for joy for many, the above-mentioned incidents call for the attention of the authorities and society. A good knack for showing mutual consideration and following rules is essential to getting through the year safely.