Jena, September 25, 2026 – A burglary at a single-family home in Jena-Wogau was interrupted on Thursday afternoon due to the resident’s vigilance and modern security technology. At least two unidentified perpetrators had forcibly entered the building through a basement window.
- Event: Residential burglary
- Crime scene: Jena-Wogau (single-family home)
- Time: Thursday afternoon, 09/25/2026
- Investigating authority: KPI Jena (Case number: ST/0244260/2026)
Sequence of the burglary and live monitoring
While the resident was not at home at the time of the crime, the burglars gained forced entry via a basement window. Subsequently, the perpetrators searched all floors and rooms of the building. However, the entire process was captured by an installed surveillance camera. The resident noticed the unauthorized entry live via the images from her surveillance camera on her device and reacted promptly by immediately notifying the police.
Police operation and call for witnesses
Several police units were dispatched immediately and searched both the entire building and the adjacent property. However, the perpetrators had already left the house before the officers arrived and fled in an unknown direction. Forensic experts secured evidence at the scene. Whether the burglars were able to obtain stolen goods is the subject of the ongoing investigation.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department (KPI Jena) has launched an investigation and is asking witnesses who may have made suspicious observations in the Jena-Wogau area to come forward. Information can be provided to the KPI Jena at the phone number 03641/810, quoting the case number ST/0244260/2026.
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LPI-J: Live camera captures burglars
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