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Attempted theft in the Wilhelmshaven harbor: high property damage!
In Wilhelmshaven there was an attempted theft of ship's propellers in the inner harbor, with considerable damage to property. Advice requested.
Attempted theft in the Wilhelmshaven harbor: high property damage!
Things are currently turbulent in Wilhelmshaven's inner harbor: an attempted theft is causing a stir and causing significant property damage. Between Tuesday, November 11th, around 4 p.m., and Wednesday, November 12th, unknown perpetrators set out to steal ship propellers from a fenced-in premises on Schleusenstrasse. That's not all, there was also something wrong with the weight of the ship's propellers - they have an enormous value, so the police are talking about damage in the lower six-figure euro range. This is reported by [NWZonline](https://www.nwzonline.de/wilhelmshaven/treibter-diebstahl-in-wilhelmshaven-taeter-treiben-schiffsschrauben-zu-entwenden-sach Schaden-im-sechszahlen-bereich_a_4,2,2777854639.html).
Although the theft was unsuccessful, there was lasting damage: some of the valuable ship's propellers were damaged during an attempt to steal them. The police are asking the public for help and are accepting tips on 04421/9420. Apparently it's not just the ship's propellers themselves that are of interest, but also the associated high costs that the operator of the site now has to bear.
Some excitement
What wouldn't you do for a little profit? It seems like such criminal activities are becoming trendy. In 2024, Wilhelmshaven not only has a thriving maritime economy, but also a little more criminal activity than most would like. It remains questionable whether the security concept on the site is up to the challenges. Such incidents keep the city on tenterhooks and reignite the discussion about safety at the Inner Harbor.
The maritime scene is of course also an important economic sector for the region - it is not just the ship's propellers that are in the foreground here. More and more companies are showing interest in locating in this up-and-coming port. However, the unpleasant side effects of such crime could deter potential investors.
A look at police work
The Wilhelmshaven police take tough action against such incidents. In a similar case, the investigation could prove to be lengthy because there is no concrete information about the perpetrators. In such situations, the public can play a crucial role by reporting suspicions and providing information.
Finally, it is also important to note that such acts not only result in material damage, but can also affect confidence in the safety of the environment. Residents and business owners are hoping for quicker clarification and that such incidents can be avoided in the future.