Courageous witnesses stop burglars in Huchting - police praises civil courage!

Courageous witnesses stop burglars in Huchting - police praises civil courage!

in Bremen-Huchting, brave stuff ensured that two burglars are impressive. On Tuesday, a 47-year-old resident noticed suspicious noises from the neighboring house around 9.35 a.m. She took the Initiative and entered the building with a second key. In the stairwell she met an unknown man who threatened her with a knife before he fled. A 54-year-old witness, who happened to go by by chance, did not let himself be discouraged and followed the perpetrator, who hastily climbed into an escape vehicle that was driven by a complicity. The men continued their escape towards the city center.

Thanks to the exact indications of these attentive citizens: Inside, the police were able to quickly locate and stop the escape vehicle. When the 63-year-old main perpetrator was arrested, this considerable resistance, but was finally brought to the Bremen correctional facility. His 46-year-old accomplice was released after the police measures were completed. The Bremen police paid tribute to the courageous intervention by the witnesses, through which the arrest was decisively facilitated. Such civil courageous actions are not only remarkable, but also contribute to safety in the neighborhood. [Image] reports that ...

acted as a witness

The events in Huchting are not the only ones who have recently employed the police. On May 1st there was an attempted slump into a petrol station in Woltmershausen, in which a 55-year-old witness was injured with an iron rod. The alleged perpetrator, a 53-year-old man, was arrested by other residents thanks to the alarm. Here, too, the police received valuable support from the population, although the situation was dangerous for the witnesses.

burglary figures and security measures

In Germany, burglary numbers increase continuously. The burglar statistics for 2023 show that 77,819 burglaries were registered nationwide, which corresponds to an increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. There were an average of 213 burglaries a day, with the average damage per slump in 3,500 euros. These numbers prove how important correct security measures are. [Home insider] reports that ...

prevention strategies such as structural, mechanical and electronic security solutions are crucial to prevent burglaries. The police also offer free security consultations to help home owners to better protect their living space.

Overall, it can be seen that civil courage and a good feeling for suspicious things can strengthen the community and burglisher. The Bremeners: Inside, they have proven that they stand together when it matters.