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Graffiti alarm in Norderstedt: Two sprayers arrested red-handed!
In Norderstedt, two graffiti sprayers were arrested red-handed. Police are investigating property damage and unauthorized stay.
Graffiti alarm in Norderstedt: Two sprayers arrested red-handed!
On the night of October 22, 2025, the police in Norderstedt caught two suspected graffiti sprayers in the act. The action took place below the Garstedt ZOB in the subway tunnel, where the police were alerted by the Hamburg elevated railway station at 11:45 p.m. Before the officers arrived, a group tried to move away from the scene, reports Lübeck In love.
When they arrived, the police arrested two men: a 27-year-old German from Braunschweig and a 21-year-old Indian citizen. Both were caught in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene. During the arrest, police seized several pieces of evidence, including paint cans, items of clothing with paint on them and two smartphones.
High property damage and legal consequences
The estimated material damage caused by the graffiti campaigns on several subway trains amounts to around 4,000 euros. Criminal proceedings were initiated against the two men for damage to property. In addition, the 21-year-old is facing further proceedings on suspicion of unauthorized residence.
After the police measures were completed, both suspects were released. The investigation into other fugitives involved is still in full swing. The police are asking the public for help and are accepting tips on 040 / 528 060.
Significance of the problem in Germany
Graffiti and the associated damage to property are not only the focus in Norderstedt. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the number of cases of property damage caused by graffiti recorded by the police in Germany remained consistently high between 2014 and 2024. This shows how relevant the topic is not only locally, but also nationwide, as the data from Statista prove.
The destruction of public property in particular raises questions that affect us all. While creative forms of expression certainly have their place, vandalism remains a sensitive issue that continues to pose new challenges to society. The police and local authorities therefore have a duty to continue to ensure safety and cleanliness in our cities.
Whether we enrich public space with color campaigns or devalue it through vandalism is up to each and every one of us. Only together can we ensure that our cities remain worth living in.