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Burglar falls three meters and escapes - police are looking for witnesses!
Burglar falls three meters in Reilingen (Rhein-Neckar district) and flees. Police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Burglar falls three meters and escapes - police are looking for witnesses!
A blatant burglary attempt in Reilingen, in the Rhein-Neckar district, caused a stir last Friday. A man who tried to get into a single-family home via a balcony fell three meters. The reason for the fall? A gutter that simply tore off the house facade. What is surprising is that after this failed attempt, the man fled together with a suspected accomplice without the police being able to catch them.
Local authorities are now looking for witnesses who can provide more detailed information about this incident. The police have already started investigating, but so far there is no trace of the two perpetrators. “Every tip could be crucial,” said a police spokesman ZVW reports.
Growing crime rate in view
The latest police crime statistics (PKS) show a slight increase in residential burglaries. In 2024, a total of 78,436 cases, including attempted break-ins, were recorded. For comparison: In 2023 there were 77,819 cases, which shows that the trend is upward Rheinpfalz informs.
The clearance rate remains at 15.3 percent - not a particularly high value, which may also worry the population. According to a dark field study by the Federal Criminal Police Office, 27.1 percent of people were already worried about possible break-ins in 2020, although this concern has increased in recent years. A home burglary is the most feared crime today - after online fraud.
Effectively prevent break-ins
Interestingly, not all burglaries are successful. Last year, 46.3 percent of burglary attempts failed, indicating that many perpetrators were unable to access the loot they wanted. With correct behavior, suitable security technology and attentive neighbors, break-ins can be effectively prevented K-einbruch.de explains.
This incident in Reilingen is not just an isolated case, but is also representative of the challenges that society is currently facing. Stay alert and report any suspicious activity to the police even more urgently!