Jena, August 11, 2026 – A 36-year-old man has caused a stir in Jena-Lobeda after gaining unauthorized access to several vacant garages and claiming them for his own use.
- Location: Jena-Lobeda
- Incident: Unauthorized garage use & theft
- Action: Seizure of stolen goods & expulsion
- Police contact: 03641 811503
The incident came to light when an employee of the municipal services noticed on Monday morning that the padlocks on three garages had been replaced without authorization. The 36-year-old was encountered directly on site, and the police were called for support. During a search of the premises, officers discovered high-quality bicycle stolen goods, including frames with manipulated serial numbers, as well as suspicious substances.
Repeated trespassing
The suspect showed particular persistence following the initial police intervention: although he was initially required to leave the premises, police officers discovered on the following night into Tuesday that the man had again attempted to gain access to the secured properties. This second incident resulted in another expulsion. Investigations into the seized items and the substances found are currently ongoing. The Jena State Police Inspectorate is accepting information at Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de.
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