Kiosk break-in in Pforzheim: perpetrators captured over 10,000 euros!

Kiosk break-in in Pforzheim: perpetrators captured over 10,000 euros!

Bahnhofstraße, 75172 Pforzheim, Deutschland - A nightly attack on a kiosk in Pforzheim has made headlines. In Bahnhofstrasse, an unknown perpetrator struck on Monday morning, more precisely at around 3:20 a.m. The burglar took advantage of the window of the kiosk and reached inside, where he captured the cash register with more than 10,000 euros. What a coup! Unfortunately, nobody saw him, but the perpetrators' descriptions are promising.

The police speaks of a male perpetrator. Its size is given as about 175 to 180 cm and the age is between 25 and 35 years. He wore black clothes and a black hat on which the lettering "Georgia" was emblazoned. The investigators ask the population for help and ask witnesses to report. Information is welcome at the Pforzheim Nord police station on the phone number (0 72 31) 1 86 32 11, such as pz-news.de reported.

burglary figures in the increase

The incident is in the middle of an alarming development: The current burglary statistics show a significant increase in burglaries by 25 % compared to 2020, especially in urban areas in Germany. According to Meinerwerkzeugen.com there were over 100,000 burglaries in German cities in 2025 alone. Sensuring security measures could play a crucial role here.

The crime statistics make it clear that 20 % of the break -ins by unsecured windows and hidden inputs are favors. Did you know that 67 % of the burglars came from the surrounding area? Common security projects could do a lot here, because a strong neighborhood loyalty significantly reduces the risks.

technological solutions on the advance

The integration of smart technologies opens up new ways in burglary protection. Artificial intelligence (AI) not only improves the analysis of burglary attempts, but can also prevent burglaries in 80 % of cases before they take place. With innovative security solutions, such as AI-based alarm systems and reinforced door and window constructions, the burglar rate in certain regions can be reduced by up to 30 %.

In times when it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure security, many households are already relying on modern solutions: in 2025 there will be 20 % more house alarm systems and around 70 % of households use smart home systems. These developments show a clear trend towards preventive security measures.

The slump in Pforzheim is not only a criminal matter, but also a sign of the increasing security challenges in urban areas. The population is called to be attentive and actively participate in the investigation of such crimes.