Jena, May 12, 2026. A serious theft occurred at a construction site in Hanna-Jursch-Straße over the weekend. Unknown perpetrators stole dozens of meters of high-voltage cable and left behind significant property damage.
- Crime Scene: Construction site, Hanna-Jursch-Straße, Jena
- Time Period: Friday noon to Monday morning
- Stolen Goods: approx. 70 meters of high-voltage cable
- Value of Loot: approx. 500 Euro (plus property damage)
- Witness Appeal: Jena Police request information
- Contact: 03641 81 0 or id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Cables Severed: Perpetrators Strike Over the Weekend
As reported by the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena, the perpetrators gained unnoticed access to the construction site between Friday noon and Monday morning. Once on-site, they specifically targeted the electrical systems. They severed the high-voltage lines over several meters and subsequently transported a total of around 70 meters of the thick cable away.
According to initial police estimates, the pure material value of the stolen cables amounts to approximately 500 Euro. However, there is additional property damage caused by the forceful severing of the lines. Such incidents often lead to unforeseen work stoppages on construction sites until the power supply is restored.
The police have initiated an investigation into particularly serious theft. Individuals who noticed suspicious vehicles or persons in the vicinity of Hanna-Jursch-Straße during the period in question over the weekend are urgently requested to contact the Jena police.
Background: Metal Theft on Construction Sites
Copper and other metals used in high-voltage cables continue to fetch lucrative prices on the raw materials market. Consequently, unguarded construction sites, especially on weekends, repeatedly become the focus of theft gangs. The police generally advise construction companies not to leave valuable materials such as cable drums or specialized tools out in the open after work hours, but to lock them in secured containers. Furthermore, motion detectors with floodlights or the use of mobile video surveillance can have a preventive effect and deter potential perpetrators.
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Theft at construction site – Perpetrators steal high-voltage cables
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