Laasdorf/Jena, 05.05.2026 – On the night of Tuesday, unknown individuals broke into a company building in Saale-Holzland-Kreis near Jena. For a relatively worthless technical device, the perpetrators caused massive property damage to the building and the perimeter fencing.
- Time of incident: Tuesday, 05.05.2026, at approximately 02:27 AM
- Location: Company premises in Laasdorf (Saale-Holzland-Kreis)
- Damage report: At least 3,000 Euros in property damage, loot value approx. 50 Euros
- Information to: Kriminalpolizei Jena, Tel. 03641 810 or via email to kpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Destruction for Minor Loot
The burglary occurred in the early morning hours. According to the police, the perpetrators first approached the rear of a company building in Laasdorf. To gain access to the premises, they forcibly broke through and removed a section of the fence.
Subsequently, the unknown individuals entered the company building itself. Inside, they stole a technical device valued at only 50 Euros. However, the destruction caused to the fencing and the access routes to the building is disproportionately high and, according to initial estimates, amounts to at least 3,000 Euros. The Kriminalpolizei Jena has launched an investigation and urgently requests residents or passers-by who noticed suspicious persons or vehicles in the Laasdorf area during the night to come forward.
Background: Burglary Statistics and Prevention
Burglary crime has recently risen noticeably in the Free State of Thuringia. According to official figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), 1,226 cases were registered throughout Thuringia in 2023 – a significant increase compared to the previous year, which saw 783 cases. The clearance rate in 2023 was around 22 percent (273 solved cases).
Burglary protection tips for businesses:
Police crime prevention advises business owners to secure their properties specifically to deter potential perpetrators before they enter. This includes, among other things:
- Mechanical security: High-quality fences, solid gates, and burglar-resistant doors and windows that cost perpetrators time and cause noise.
- Light and visibility: Complete illumination of the company premises, ideally coupled with motion detectors. The view of the building from the street should not be obscured by dense hedges.
- Electronic monitoring: Certified intrusion alarm systems as well as clearly visible video surveillance systems significantly increase the risk of detection for burglars.
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Jena: Burglary at company with high property damage
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