Missing 14-year-old from Uhlstädt: Trail lost in Jena
Uhlstädt/Jena, 18.04.2026 – Police are currently searching for 14-year-old Brain-Noel Hedrich. The teenager was last seen in Jena on Thursday and has been missing since then.
Police & Crime
Police reports and fire department updates from Jena. Stay informed about current accidents, incidents, and public safety events in the city.
After Attacks on FDP Office: Jena City Council Factions Show Solidarity
Following a series of attacks on the local FDP party office, Jena’s local politics are showing unity. Five city council factions have published a joint statement in which they sharply condemn the ongoing violence and vandalism.
Vandalism at Bahnhof Jena Paradies: Bench Ripped from Anchorage
On early Thursday morning, significant property damage occurred at Bahnhof Jena Paradies. Unknown perpetrators ripped a platform bench from its anchorage. The Bundespolizei has launched an investigation.
Into a tree with 1.9 per mille: Jena police search for bicycle owners after accident at Teichgraben
Jena, 16.04.2026. An intoxicated driver (54) collided with a bicycle rack and a tree in the center of Jena on Thursday morning. The police are now looking for the owners of the damaged bicycles.
Traffic Accident at Kupferhütchen: Cyclist Collides with Tram
In the Jena city center, a traffic accident occurred between a racing cyclist and a tram this Thursday. The cyclist overlooked the approaching rail vehicle and sustained minor injuries in the collision.
Taxi crashes into tree at Teichgraben: Significant property damage to bicycles
On Thursday morning, a taxi crashed into a tree at the central bus hub Teichgraben in Jena. Despite the busy location during rush hour, no bystanders were injured according to current reports.
CEO Fraud in Jena: Employee Scammed Out of 1,000 Euros in Vouchers
Jena, April 15, 2026 – In Jena, an employee has fallen victim to a perfidious scam. Unknown perpetrators digitally impersonated her superior and obtained vouchers worth 1,000 euros through targeted deception.
Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena: Radar Checks on Wednesday in the Kernberge Area
Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday, as mobile speed cameras are active in the Kernberge district to ensure road safety and compliance with speed limits.
Dispute over deposit voucher in the Goethe Galerie: Man attacks supermarket cashier
A dispute over a 20-cent difference in a deposit voucher escalated at a tegut branch in Jena’s Goethe Galerie, resulting in a physical assault on a cashier.
Series of Break-ins in Jena-Nord: Eight Basement Compartments Forced Open
Jena, 13.04.2026 – Several basement compartments in an apartment building in Jena-Nord were forcibly opened over the past few days. Despite property damage, the perpetrators reportedly left without any loot according to initial findings.