Kranichfeld/Weimar, July 15, 2026 – Unknown perpetrators broke into a company apartment in Kranichfeld and stole valuables worth several hundred euros. The criminal investigation department has initiated an investigation and is asking the public for assistance in solving the case.
- Crime scene: Mohrentaler Straße, Kranichfeld (apartment building, company apartment)
- Time of offense: June 26 to July 13, 2026
- Stolen property value: approx. 550 euros (cash, technical & personal items)
- Property damage: approx. 300 euros (damage to the apartment door)
- Police contact: Phone 03643 882-0 | E-mail: pi.weimar@polizei.thueringen.de
- Case reference number: 0176701/2026
Burglary committed over an extended period
As reported by the Jena State Police Inspection, the burglary occurred between June 26 and July 13, 2026. The perpetrators first gained access to the apartment building on Mohrentaler Straße unnoticed. Subsequently, they forcibly pried open the door to the company apartment located there.
The unknown individuals stole cash, technical devices, and personal items from the premises. While the value of the stolen goods is estimated at around 550 euros, the burglars caused approximately 300 euros in property damage to the pried-open apartment door. Incidents of this nature occur repeatedly in the region – just recently, the police reported a similar burglary at a retirement home, for which witnesses were also sought.
Criminal investigation department requests information from the public
Since the time of the offense spans more than two weeks, the Weimar Criminal Investigation Department is hoping for relevant information from neighbors or passersby. Witnesses who may have made suspicious observations during the specified period are being sought to help solve the crime.
The investigators are asking the public the following questions:
- Did you notice any suspicious persons in the area of Mohrentaler Straße in Kranichfeld between June 26 and July 13, 2026?
- Did you notice any unusual vehicles or suspicious activities in the vicinity of the apartment building?
- Can you provide information regarding the whereabouts of the stolen items?
Information can be provided to the Weimar Police Inspection by calling 03643 882-0 or via e-mail at pi.weimar@polizei.thueringen.de, citing the case reference number 0176701/2026.
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Jena Police: Residential burglary in Kranichfeld
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