Jena, May 22, 2026 – In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, a gray Toyota Corolla was stolen in the Westviertel district of Jena. The police have launched an investigation and are asking the public for assistance in the search for the perpetrators.
- What: Theft of a gray Toyota Corolla (year of manufacture 2020)
- When: Between Wednesday (20.05.2026), 7:00 PM, and Thursday (21.05.2026), 8:10 AM
- Where: Friedrich-Körner-Straße, Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Damage: Approx. 19,000 Euro
- Call for witnesses: Information to the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena at 03641 810
Vehicle Theft in Jena’s Westviertel
Previously unknown perpetrators gained access to the Toyota Corolla parked in Friedrich-Körner-Straße in an as yet unexplained manner during the period between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. They subsequently fled with the five-year-old gray car in an unknown direction. The police estimate the value of the stolen property at around 19,000 Euro.
Witnesses Wanted
The police are now looking for individuals who observed suspicious persons or vehicles in the area of Friedrich-Körner-Straße or who can provide other relevant information regarding the whereabouts of the car. Information is being accepted by the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena by telephone at 03641 81-0.
Background & Prevention: Protection Against Car Theft
Friedrich-Körner-Straße is located in the quiet Westviertel of Jena, a popular residential area below the Landgrafen. Since the streets here are usually quiet at night, thieves use the cover of darkness for their crimes.
The Thuringian Police generally advise vehicle owners to take the following preventive measures:
- Protect radio keys: Never place Keyless-Go keys near windows, external doors, or outer walls. Use special shielding boxes or key pouches that block the radio signal.
- Use mechanical locks: Steering wheel claws or gear shift locks provide effective additional protection and often act as a deterrent to perpetrators.
- Well-lit parking spaces: If possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage or on well-lit, busy street sections.
- Security cameras: Private properties can be protected by clearly visible camera systems, which also have a deterrent effect on theft rings.
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Police News Jena, 22.05.26: Vehicle stolen – Witnesses wanted
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