Series in Parkstraße: Burglars fail at several front doors in Jena

Jena. A series of attempted burglaries caused unrest in Jena’s Parkstraße last weekend. Between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, unknown perpetrators targeted several buildings. The good news first: the perpetrators did not gain entry, but the resulting property damage and the feeling of insecurity among residents remain.

Massive use of force on entrance doors

As the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena announced on Monday, the incidents occurred within a window from Friday afternoon, around 3:00 PM, until Saturday morning at 8:00 AM. One or more previously unknown perpetrators attempted to forcibly open the entrance doors of the buildings at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5 during this time.

According to the current state of the investigation, the burglars failed due to the resistance of the doors or were possibly disturbed during the execution of the crime. In none of the four cases did the perpetrators manage to overcome the security measures and penetrate the hallways or living areas.

Property damage instead of loot

Even though the burglars had to leave without loot, the damage caused is not insignificant. The prying attempts and the use of force affected the entrance doors of the multi-family houses involved. The police estimate the property damage at around 300 Euro per door. Summing up the damage for the entire side of the street, the total amount of damage is approximately 1,200 Euro, which the owners are currently left with.

The Jena police have initiated an investigation into the attempted particularly serious case of theft. Forensic teams were on site to secure possible tool marks or other clues regarding the perpetrators.

Security technology pays off

This incident in Parkstraße serves as an example of how important mechanical security measures on doors and windows are. Police statistics repeatedly prove that many burglary attempts are aborted if the perpetrators do not succeed within a few minutes. Solid doors, crossbars, or mushroom-head locking fittings can make the decisive difference and effectively prevent access.

Nevertheless, the police advise vigilance. Especially during the dark season or on weekends, criminals often take advantage of the absence of residents or the cover of darkness.

Witness appeal: Who saw anything?

In order to catch the perpetrators, the police rely on information from the public. Investigators are specifically asking:

• Did you observe any suspicious persons in Parkstraße between Friday afternoon (13.02.) and Saturday morning (14.02.)?
• Did you notice any vehicles driving slowly through the street or parked there atypically?
• Did you hear any unusual noises such as prying, scratching, or the splintering of wood?

Relevant information is accepted by the Jena police at the telephone number 03641/81-0.

Stay alert and report suspicious observations to the police immediately.

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