Burglary and accidents shake Vechta: Police are looking for witnesses!

Burglary and accidents shake Vechta: Police are looking for witnesses!

The region around Vechta and Cloppenburg has not been spared accidents and crimes in the past few days. On June 22, 2025, the police reported several incidents that caused excitement.

burglary in waste management

In the night from June 20th to June 21st there was a burglary at the waste management company Vechta. Unknown perpetrators have gained access to the site by turning on a chain link fence. As a result, several old clothing and electronic waste containers and lattice boxes were ransacked. The Vechta police ask for information on 04441 / 943-0.

Burglary theft is regulated in accordance with the legal requirements in Section 243 (1) of the Criminal Code and represents a severe case of theft. Introducing it into a foreign building is crucial, which in the opinion of the experts makes a serious criminal offense. The punishments for such a offense can be between six months and ten years of imprisonment. The police, however, rely on preventive measures and technical security solutions to prevent such incidents.

traffic accidents ensure further headlines

On the same day, a traffic accident occurred in Vechta at 00:30 a.m. in which a motorcyclist fled. The incident occurred between the car of a 21-year-old dinker and the motorcycle on Münsterstrasse. The police asks witnesses to report to find the fleeting driver.

Another accident occurred in Visbek around 03:10 a.m. when a 40-year-old driver got over the road marking and collided with an oncoming 36-year-old from Hesse. During a breath alcohol test it turned out that the 40-year-old had 2.34 per thousand. The driver's license was withdrawn and a blood sample was taken. The 36-year-old suffered minor injuries in the accident and there was considerable damage to property on both vehicles.

These incidents are not only a reminder for caution in road traffic, but also in terms of the safety of homes. Statistics show that almost every second break -in fails because perpetrators take too long to get into the building. This illustrates the necessity of an effective Burglary protection . The police therefore primarily recommend mechanical security measures that cover crucial weaknesses on doors and windows. One more thing becomes clear how important prevention and vigilance are to counteract such incidents.