Jena. September 11, 2026. Unknown perpetrators stole an SUV from the premises of a car dealership in Jena, causing property damage in the process. Additionally, the police are investigating a case of property damage to a fountain.
- Event 1: Theft of a Jeep Wrangler (Sahara, grey) at the car dealership Am Alten Gaswerk
- Timeframe: Between Wednesday evening (September 10, 2026) and Thursday noon (September 11, 2026)
- Damage: Approx. 50,000 euros vehicle value plus property damage caused by ramming another vehicle
- Event 2: Vandalism at the fountain in Alte Hauptstraße, Göschwitz
- Timeframe of fountain incident: August 19, 2026, 06:00 to 18:00
Jeep theft from car dealership premises
As reported by the Jena State Police Inspection, the perpetrators gained unauthorized access to the car dealership premises Am Alten Gaswerk between Wednesday evening and Thursday noon. There, they stole a grey Jeep Wrangler, Sahara model. While driving off the premises, the thieves apparently struck another parked vehicle, causing additional property damage. The total value of the stolen car is estimated at approximately 50,000 euros.
Fountain in Göschwitz defaced
Investigators are also focusing on an act of property damage in the Göschwitz district. Unknown persons had extensively sprayed a fountain in Alte Hauptstraße with gold and white spray paint. According to the police, the incident must have occurred on August 19 between 06:00 and 18:00. The local district mayor had alerted the officers to the graffiti.
Police appeal for witnesses
The police have initiated investigations in both cases and are asking the public for assistance. Anyone who can provide relevant information regarding the perpetrators, the whereabouts of the grey Jeep Wrangler, or the incident at the fountain in Göschwitz is requested to contact the Jena police.
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Thieves drive off with Jeep and ram another vehicle
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