Luxury E-Bike Worth 10,000 Euros Stolen in Jena – Perpetrators on the Run
In Jena, unknown perpetrators have stolen a high-quality e-bike in the five-figure price range. The suspects fled the scene following the incident.
Police & Crime
Police reports and fire department updates from Jena. Stay informed about current accidents, incidents, and public safety events in the city.
Police operation in Hermsdorf: 43-year-old fires airsoft gun from window
Hermsdorf, April 3, 2026. A 43-year-old man fired an airsoft gun from a window in a residential area of Hermsdorf on Thursday afternoon. The alerted police arrived with significant forces, were able to apprehend the perpetrator, and are now asking potential victims for assistance.
Kick-off for new basic firefighter training course in Jena
On April 1, the ninth basic training course for the technical fire service began at the Jena Fire Department, with 16 candidates starting their intensive and multifaceted training program.
Rainbow flag set on fire at Jena residential building: Criminal police seek witnesses
In the Ottogerd-Mühlmann-Straße, a rainbow flag was intentionally set on fire last weekend. In addition to the destroyed flag, property damage was caused to the building. The criminal police are investigating and looking for witnesses.
Airsoft gun fired from window: Large police presence in Hermsdorf
A 43-year-old man triggered a major police operation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis on Thursday afternoon after firing an airsoft gun from a window in Hermsdorf.
500,000 Euro Damage: Two Claas Tractors Stolen from Company Premises in Buttelstedt
Unknown perpetrators have stolen two high-value Claas tractors from company premises in Buttelstedt. The total damage amounts to half a million euros; the criminal investigation department is urgently seeking witnesses to the crime.
Robbery on the A4: “Curtain Slashers” Attack Truck Driver
Three unknown individuals attacked a truck driver at the Rodablick rest area on the A4 late Wednesday evening, attempting to steal e-bikes from his semi-trailer. The perpetrators fled in two vehicles.
Robbery in Jena Bookstore: Employee and Passerby Pursue Fugitive
A shoplifting incident in the Jenaer Innenstadt escalated into a robbery on Wednesday afternoon. An employee and a witness pursued the fleeing suspect, prompting a police search.
Verdicts in the “Knockout 51” Trial: OLG Jena Imposes Prison and Probationary Sentences
Jena, 02.04.2026 – In the second trial involving the right-wing extremist martial arts group “Knockout 51,” the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has delivered its verdicts. Three men received prison and probationary sentences for membership in and support of a criminal organization.
Nighttime High-Speed Chase on the B88: Police Stop Speeder near Kahla
A nighttime high-speed chase on the B88 ended with significant legal consequences. Police stopped a fleeing driver traveling at extreme speeds after a pursuit spanning several kilometers near Kahla and Lindig.