Bad Berka/Jena, July 11, 2026 – During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, unknown individuals entered a construction site in Bad Berka. The perpetrators stole high-quality tools by breaking into a construction vehicle parked on the premises. The Jena State Police Inspection is urgently seeking information from the public.
- Crime scene: Bad Berka, Parkstraße
- Time of crime: Night from Wednesday (08.07.2026) to Thursday (09.07.2026)
- Value of stolen goods: approx. 1,500 euros
- Property damage: approx. 20 euros (damaged construction fence)
- Police contact: Phone 03641 81-1503 | E-mail: Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Targeted theft of professional tools
The perpetrators first gained forced entry to the secured construction site on Parkstraße. In the process, they damaged the construction fence, resulting in minor property damage of approximately 20 euros.
Subsequently, the unknown individuals approached a work vehicle parked on the site. From the driver’s cabin and the cargo area, they specifically stole a technical device as well as various high-quality construction tools. Fortunately, the burglars did not cause any damage to the vehicle itself. The value of the stolen goods is estimated at around 1,500 euros. The police are now investigating a case of particularly serious theft.
Call for witnesses: Police request assistance
As the crime occurred during the night hours, the police are asking the public for assistance in solving the case. Individuals who observed suspicious persons or vehicles in the area of Parkstraße during the relevant period are requested to contact the responsible department:
- Responsible department: Landespolizeiinspektion Jena
- Phone number: 03641 81-1503
- E-mail address: Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Source:
Polizei Jena: Baustellenfahrzeug aufgebrochen – Werkzeuge gestohlen
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