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Bremen in excitement: Tires of 260 cars destroyed – police are investigating!
Bremen police are investigating a 41-year-old suspect after tire puncture attacks on over 260 cars in several parts of the city.
Bremen in excitement: Tires of 260 cars destroyed – police are investigating!
A series of wanton destructions are causing a stir in Bremen. Police have identified a suspect who destroyed the tires of over 260 vehicles over the past few nights. This is reported by the FAZ.
However, the 41-year-old man whose apartment in the Neustadt district was searched was not present. The authorities are continuing the search for the suspect at full speed. She receives support from a specially set up special commission, which is aptly named “Tire Stecher”. Bremen's Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer (SPD) was relieved about the progress and thanked the population for valuable information.
The night of the tire punctures
The acts of vandalism occurred on three consecutive nights in the districts of Neustadt, Osterholz, Horn-Lehe and Oberneuland. The affected vehicles contained a diverse mix of different brands and types, which makes the scale of the wanton destruction seem even more frightening. The police have therefore increased their nighttime presence in the affected areas and are carrying out targeted patrols.
The investigation team is evaluating extensive evidence, including video recordings, which helped identify the suspect. Citizens can also submit photos and videos to support the investigators via a platform that has been set up. The so-called “tyre-punching” incidents have put the population on alert and raised questions about safety.
Crime in Germany at a glance
The incident in Bremen is part of a remarkable trend that can be observed in the conflicting development of crime in Germany. Loud Statista The number of registered crimes fell by 1.7 percent in 2024, which is largely due to the partial legalization of cannabis. While cannabis crimes have decreased, citizens have still seen an increase in violent and sexual crimes, which have a lasting impact on the population's sense of security.
Back in Bremen, the suspicion that the tire stabber had a political background remains unconfirmed for the time being. However, state security is involved to investigate any possible motives behind the destruction. The manhunt now continues and the officers rely on the public's help to catch the suspect as quickly as possible.