Dornburg-Camburg, March 18, 2026 – In Dornburg-Camburg, car thieves have struck again and stolen a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee. Police are now investigating a connection to another vehicle theft that occurred in the town just a few days ago.
- Incident: Car theft (Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, value approx. 15,000 euros)
- Crime Scene: Schillerplatz, Dornburg-Camburg
- Time of Crime: Tuesday, 17.03.2026 (approx. 6:30 PM) to Wednesday morning, 18.03.2026
- Contact for Information: Kriminalpolizeiinspektion Jena, Phone: 03641 810, Email: kpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Thieves Steal Car from Schillerplatz
The affected Chrysler Jeep Cherokee was parked by its owner on Tuesday evening around 6:30 PM at Schillerplatz in the center of Dornburg-Camburg. When the owner returned to his vehicle early Wednesday morning, he discovered the loss of the vehicle, which is worth approximately 15,000 euros. Previously unknown perpetrators had stolen the car unnoticed during the night.
Connection to Stolen Hyundai Ionic 5?
The Kriminalpolizeiinspektion Jena immediately launched an investigation and issued a search for the Jeep. Particular focus is being placed on a possible serial nature of the crime: another vehicle, a Hyundai Ionic 5, was already stolen in Dornburg-Camburg during the night from Sunday to Monday. Investigators are intensively examining whether the same group of perpetrators is responsible for both thefts. Witnesses who noticed suspicious persons or vehicles in the vicinity of Schillerplatz are urgently requested to contact the police by phone or email.
Background: Vehicle Thefts in the Region
Dornburg-Camburg, located north of Jena, is well-connected in terms of transport via the Bundesstraße 88. Car thieves often exploit such infrastructural conditions to flee the region quickly and across borders with stolen property. The police generally advise vehicle owners to exercise increased caution. Especially for vehicles with „Keyless Go“ systems, radio keys should never be kept in the immediate vicinity of house or apartment doors to make it more difficult for perpetrators to intercept the key signal. Special protective pouches for keys as well as additional mechanical security devices such as steering wheel locks have also proven effective in deterring thieves.
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