All-clear in Jena: Search for missing 89-year-old successfully concluded
The police search for an 89-year-old man in Jena ended successfully on Friday afternoon. The senior returned safely to his familiar surroundings.
Police & Crime
Police reports and fire department updates from Jena. Stay informed about current accidents, incidents, and public safety events in the city.
LPI-J: Missing – Concern for 89-Year-Old in Jena
The police in Jena are urgently requesting public assistance in the search for a missing senior citizen. Since this Friday afternoon, 89-year-old Gustav Adolf Böhm has been missing; he is believed to be in a helpless state.
Forest Fire in Oberes Munketal near Jena: Fire Department Deploys Drone
Jena, June 26, 2026 – A forest fire broke out in the Oberes Munketal area near Jena on Thursday afternoon. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire department, which used a reconnaissance drone for localization, the fire was quickly extinguished; police are now urgently seeking witnesses.
Vandals devastate school construction site in Jena-Lobeda
Unknown perpetrators caused significant property damage at a school construction site in Erlanger Allee in Jena-Lobeda. The perpetrators forcibly entered the site and willfully destroyed construction site property, including throwing a concrete mixer through a window.
Hit-and-Run at Engelplatz: Cyclist Hits Pedestrian and Flees
Following a collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian on Engelplatz late Thursday evening, the Jena police are urgently seeking witnesses. The cyclist responsible for the accident fled the scene illegally, while the pedestrian had to be taken to the hospital with a head injury.
Forest fire in Oberes Munketal near Jena: Fire department deploys drone
On Thursday afternoon, a forest fire in Oberes Munketal near Jena triggered an operation by the fire department and police. Thanks to the quick intervention of emergency services, the fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished; no injuries were reported.
Sophisticated Crypto Scam: Man from Kahla Loses 30,000 Euros
A man from Kahla has fallen victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, losing digital assets worth approximately 30,000 Euros.
Happy Ending to Missing Person Search: Attentive Passerby Rescues Senior Near Jena
Jena, June 26, 2026. The large-scale search for a missing woman from Jena has come to a happy conclusion. Thanks to the quick action of an attentive passerby, the senior was rescued on Wednesday safe but severely dehydrated.
Fake police officer fails with scam in Jena
An attentive citizen in the Jena city area prevented a fraud attempt by a fake police officer on Wednesday afternoon. Through her prudent behavior and targeted questions, the woman was not intimidated, leading the perpetrator to end the call without success.
Unusual Fire on the L 1071: Car Catches Fire on the Way to the Workshop
On Wednesday afternoon, an unusual and serious incident occurred on the Landesstraße 1071, in which a passenger car burned out completely while driving. Ironically, the driver was on his direct way to a workshop.