Jena, July 10, 2026 – Following a brazen theft at an electronics store, the Jena police are now publicly searching for the perpetrator. The unidentified man stole a high-quality laptop back in March and was captured on security camera.
- Crime scene: Electronics store, Stadtrodaer Straße, Jena
- Time of incident: March 13, 2026, around 1:23 PM
- Stolen goods: ACER laptop including security spider (Value: 949.00 Euros)
- Case number: 0064476/2026
The course of events on Stadtrodaer Straße
The incident occurred on Friday, March 13, 2026. According to the Jena State Police Inspection, the suspect entered the sales floor of the electronics store on Stadtrodaer Straße. He purposefully removed an ACER laptop model from the display.
He then pulled a black bag from under his sweater, stowed the device inside—still attached to the security spider—and left the checkout area without paying for the merchandise. The total value of the stolen goods is exactly 949 Euros. As the act was recorded on video, the police are now searching for the man using a photograph.
Similar to the previous cash burglary on Michael-Häußler-Weg, the police are relying on information from the public in Jena to help solve this case.
Call for witnesses: Police request assistance
The police are looking for individuals who can provide information regarding the identity of the pictured suspect or his current whereabouts.
The Jena Inspection Service is accepting tips via the following channels:
- Phone: 03641 810
- E-mail: id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
- Case number: Please always quote case number 0064476/2026 when contacting us.
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Jena, Thuringia: Laptop worth 949 Euros stolen – Police searching with perpetrator photo
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