Jeweler in Wilhelmshaven attacked: 30,000 euros worth of jewelry stolen!

Jeweler in Wilhelmshaven attacked: 30,000 euros worth of jewelry stolen!

A shocking crime occurred on November 13, 2025 in Wilhelmshaven. In the early hours of the morning, around 5:30 a.m., the traditional Stettin jewelry store, a family business since 1900, fell victim to a robbery. Unknown perpetrators gained violent entry by prying open the front door and then breaking a window display. The loot is impressive: jewelry worth around 30,000 euros was stolen, which is stressful for everyone involved.

The Wilhelmshaven police immediately began investigations and are particularly interested in information from the public. Witnesses are asked to call 04421 9420. Word of the dramatic events on Market Street spread quickly and concerns about retail safety grew.

A traditional jeweler

The Stettin jewelry store was founded by master watchmaker Wilhelm Stettin and his wife Anna. The company has remained family-owned for the last 125 years and is now run by the fourth generation. The passion for jewelry and watches is not just a job, but a calling. The offering includes jewelry and watches from top international brands such as Annamaria Cammilli, Bruno Söhnle and Montblanc, as well as an excellent selection of wedding rings and fine diamond rings.

The company has also made a name for itself by offering customers expert advice on choosing wedding and engagement rings. This important role in the lives of many people makes the robbery particularly painful, because not only goods are stolen, but also trust and emotions.

A look at shoplifting

The incidents in Wilhelmshaven are not isolated. In 2024, 379,311 simple shoplifting cases were recorded nationwide, a decrease of 4.9 percent compared to 2023. Nevertheless, the number of unreported cases remains extremely high and over 90 percent of thefts are never reported. According to an EHI study, the estimated damage caused by customer theft amounts to 2.82 billion euros. Such frightening figures highlight the pressure retailers are under.

The clearance rate for these serious offenses is sobering: Despite the 1.55 billion euros invested annually in prevention and security measures, less than 10 percent of thefts are actually solved. nwzonline and retail.de show how important it is to improve security in retail.

So if you know something or maybe even observed something, you are now in demand. The small cosmos of a family play under the influence of a crime - every report is worth it!