26-year-old arrested in Wilhelmshaven!

26-year-old arrested in Wilhelmshaven!

Straßburger Allee, 26382 Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - in Wilhelmshaven there is currently excitement after the police arrested a 26-year-old man. The arrest took place after two break -in in row houses, with the first act committed on the night of July 8, specifically at 4:30 a.m. in Strasbourg Allee. As the Oldenburger Online Zeitung was surprised by an attentive resident, which immediately the police alerted.

The burglar had apparently worried at the front door of the row house. When the resident perceived noises and made himself felt, the perpetrator fled. But the Wilhelmshaven police did not allow themselves to be asked for long and immediately initiated searches. Thanks to a precise description of the person, the suspect could be quickly caught. Initial examinations showed that he was also responsible for a further slump in the neighborhood, which made the investigators aware of the man who was already striking by the police.

episodes for the perpetrator

At the request of the Oldenburg public prosecutor's office, arrest warrant was issued. The Wilhelmshaven District Court followed this application and the man was transferred to a correctional facility. The police continue their investigation in order to be able to uncover other deeds of the arrested. Details on the perpetrator or the specific burglaries have not yet been published, which is due to the sensitive topic of the burglary.

burglary thefts are not only an issue in Wilhelmshaven, but a nationwide problem. According to current statistics, which are provided, among other things, from Statista , the increase in such offenses is significantly back after the corona pandemy. In 2023, around 119,000 thefts were documented in and from apartments in Germany, with around 77,800 cases being classified as theft of housing. This has been the highest level since 2019, although this number is over 50% lower than 2015.

victim and follow

A burglary is not just a material loss; It also affects the feeling of security of those affected and often leads to mental consequential damage. The current case in Wilhelmshaven also recalls how important the vigilance of the neighbors is. The perpetrators often use opportunities when they think that nobody is at home. A fact that we should all keep in mind to make our neighborhoods safer.

The investigation by the Wilhelmshaven police continued their course. It will be interesting to see which further revelations will follow and whether the arrested person is held responsible for his actions. The community has proven a good hand by reacting quickly and informing the authorities. Hopefully you can create a safer living environment for everyone.