Break-in in Ottersberg and fire on the A27 – what’s happening here?
Numerous incidents in Verden and Osterholz on September 29th, 2025: Burglary, fire and traffic accidents - details and information for the population.

Break-in in Ottersberg and fire on the A27 – what’s happening here?
There are several incidents in the Bremen region today that are keeping the police on their toes. A break-in at a restaurant in Ottersberg caused astonishment, while a fire on the A27 caused temporary traffic disruptions. There have also been a number of other accidents and thefts in the area which are keeping local authorities busy.
Last weekend, between 10 p.m. on Saturday evening and 12 p.m. on Sunday, unknown perpetrators violently broke into a restaurant in Ottersberg. The burglars gained access through the door and stole alcohol and food. Anyone who saw anything can contact the police in Achim on 04202-9960. The investigation is in full swing. news.de reports on the incident.
Fire on the highway
While the investigators in Ottersberg are still at work, road users reported a fire between the crash barriers on the A27 on Sunday afternoon at around 5:30 p.m. The fire, which lasted several meters, occurred between Achim-Nord and Bremer Kreuz and led to a temporary closure of the road in both directions. Fortunately, the fire was quickly extinguished. The cause remains unclear at the moment. This incident also leads to intensive investigations by the police.
At the same time there was a rear-end collision in Thedinghausen on Achimer Landstrasse. During a turning situation, a 71-year-old Mazda driver overlooked the 66-year-old driver of a Kia, who was slightly injured. The material damage caused is estimated at around 6,000 euros. news.de also picked up on this incident.
Thefts and other accidents
But that's not all: In Verden, double-digit value goods were stolen from a grocery store on Tuesday evening. When a 35-year-old employee tried to intervene, she was attacked by the fleeing perpetrator. Fortunately, the woman was uninjured. The thief managed to escape despite the alarm being triggered. The descriptions indicate a strong man, around 1.80 m, with an Eastern European appearance. The Verden/Osterholz police station will receive information on 04231/8060. prosos.org also reported this incident.
In addition, there was another accident in Langwedel on the entrance to the A27, where a 31-year-old Skoda driver drove onto a shortened entrance and surveyed the traffic situation. An Audi driver then had to apply emergency braking. Despite the high property damage of 15,000 euros, everyone involved remained uninjured.
In another report from Osterholz-Scharmbeck, a 51-year-old motorcyclist was slightly injured after a 74-year-old driver overlooked him and rear-ended him. The property damage amounted to over 3,000 euros. These incidents show that not only burglaries but also traffic accidents and thefts need to be reported in the region.
The situation in the region remains tense and the police are asking the public for help, especially with the numerous thefts. Anyone with information is asked to come forward - because together we can uncover a lot of injustice.