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On Wednesday, a man from Hainichen narrowly escaped a serious fraud attempt involving a fake virus warning and demands for gift cards. The Jena State Police Inspectorate warns of the ‘Tech Support’ scam.
A 100-meter liquid manure trail on the L 1372 between Zschorgula and Schkölen caused a significant hazard for motorcyclists and cyclists on Tuesday. Quick action by authorities prevented accidents.
A severe water pipe burst in Lessingstraße in Eisenberg has led to a full road closure and significant traffic disruptions since Monday morning.
Jena, June 24, 2026. Unknown perpetrators broke into a cellar compartment of an apartment building in Jena’s Mühlenstraße and stole an expensive bicycle. The police are now asking the public for relevant information regarding the incident and the whereabouts of the stolen property.
A manure trail approximately 100 meters long caused significant traffic hazards on the L1372 on Tuesday morning. Emergency services acted quickly to remove the slippery biomass in a curve area and prevent serious accidents.
A serious traffic accident occurred on Waldecker Straße on Tuesday afternoon when a van collided head-on with a tree. The driver was under the influence of amphetamines and is now facing criminal investigation.
The Jena State Police Inspection is urgently seeking public assistance in locating 74-year-old Jutta Marion Maier, who has been missing since Tuesday and is likely in a helpless state due to severe dementia.
Jena, June 24, 2026 – On Tuesday afternoon, a joint theft occurred in a lottery shop in downtown Jena. Two previously unknown perpetrators specifically stole tobacco products from the display and subsequently fled undetected.
Jena, June 23, 2026. Jena police are investigating property damage after unknown individuals defaced several buildings in the city center last weekend. Significant property damage in the four-digit range was incurred.
A theft in Jena’s Talstraße is currently occupying the criminal police: Unknown perpetrators stole cash and jewelry from an apartment in a multi-family house over the course of the past week. The damage is in the four-figure range.