Jena-Lobeda, July 6, 2026 – Following an act of vandalism at a former sports bar on Erlanger Allee, police successfully apprehended three juvenile suspects shortly after the incident on Monday night. Thanks to observant witnesses, the three suspects were located in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene.
- Location: Erlanger Allee, Jena-Lobeda
- Time: Monday, 06.07.2026, approx. 01:00 AM
- Suspects: Three juveniles, aged 15
- Estimated damage: approx. 500 euros
- Charge: Property damage
Witness reports lead to quick apprehension
Residents in Lobeda were startled by loud banging noises around 1:00 AM and initially suspected a break-in. They immediately alerted the police and reported three individuals throwing stones at the windows of a former sports bar.
The responding officers immediately initiated a search of the surrounding area. A short time later, three 15-year-old juveniles were located in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene and taken into temporary custody. The suspected tools used in the act were seized from them.
Investigations initiated
The stone-throwing resulted in damage to a total of three double-glazed windows of the building. The property damage is estimated at approximately 500 euros. Following the conclusion of police procedures, the juveniles were released to their legal guardians. Investigations into property damage are ongoing. Further reports on police operations in the region can be found in our Blaulicht section.
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LPI-J: Three suspects apprehended after property damage at a former sports bar
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