Quick Facts: The Details
- Locations: Jena-Göschwitz (Parkstraße), Zentrum (Wiesenstraße), Lobeda (Stauffenbergstraße)
- Timeframe: Friday, Feb 13, to Saturday evening, Feb 14, 2026
- Incidents: Attempted burglaries, property damage to vehicles, resisting law enforcement officers
- Damage: Over 1,200 Euro to doors, unknown amount to vehicles
- Witness Appeal: Jena Police, Tel. 03641/81-0
Jena (Feb 15, 2026) – Officers of the Jena Inspection Service had a busy weekend. In addition to a series of attempted break-ins in the southern district of Göschwitz, emergency services had to intervene in the city center due to aggressive behavior and property damage.
Attempted Burglaries in Göschwitz: Perpetrators Fail Against Security Technology
In the usually quiet residential area of Parkstraße in Jena-Göschwitz, unknown individuals attempted to gain forced entry into residential buildings between Friday afternoon (3:00 PM) and Saturday morning (8:00 AM). The audacity of the perpetrators was particularly striking: they targeted not just one, but four main entrance doors at numbers 2 to 5.
Fortunately for the residents, the burglars did not succeed in overcoming the doors. It is suspected that they either failed due to security technology or were disturbed during the act. Nevertheless, they left behind traces of violence. The resulting property damage to the entrance doors totals approximately 1,200 Euro (about 300 Euro per door). The police have initiated an investigation into attempted aggravated theft and are asking residents who noticed suspicious noises or persons to come forward.
Escalation at Wiesencenter: 24-Year-Old Riots
A completely different scene awaited officers on Saturday evening in the city center. At around 9:35 PM, a radio patrol was patrolling Wiesenstraße, a central traffic artery near the Wiesencenter and Paradiesbahnhof. There, they noticed a 24-year-old man who openly expressed his dislike for state authority through insulting gestures (middle finger).
When the officers responded, the man fled toward Saalbahnhofstraße. On his way, he took out his aggression on third-party property, deliberately damaging two parked vehicles. However, his flight was short-lived. When police caught up with him, the young man put up significant resistance, eventually requiring him to be restrained and handcuffed. He now faces several charges, including insult, property damage, and resisting law enforcement officers.
Rescue Operation in Stauffenbergstraße
Earlier on Saturday evening, at approximately 7:49 PM, a major operation took place in Stauffenbergstraße (Lobeda). This incident highlighted the importance of close cooperation between the police and the Jena Fire Department. A 40-year-old man, experiencing a psychological crisis, had injured himself in his former partner’s apartment and subsequently disappeared.
As a danger to life and limb could not be ruled out, several apartments at the address were checked. Fortunately, emergency services were able to find and secure the seriously injured man nearby, allowing him to receive medical care. This incident underscores how often addiction and psychological crises necessitate police intervention.
Conclusion & Witness Appeal
While the operation in Lobeda ended safely and the rioter in the center was apprehended, the perpetrators from Göschwitz remain at large. Jena police are asking: Did you observe suspicious vehicles or persons in the Parkstraße area? Information can be reported by calling 03641/81-0.
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