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In a multi-family house in Jena-Nord, a series of basement burglaries occurred on Friday. Unknown perpetrators forcibly broke the padlocks of eight basement compartments but, according to initial findings, did not take any loot.
On Thursday, two burglaries were committed in the Jena districts of Ammerbach and Ilmnitz. Unknown perpetrators gained access to the residential buildings via rear balcony doors.
Over the weekend, unknown perpetrators broke into several basement compartments in an apartment building in the Jena-Göschwitz district. Police have launched an investigation after tools and other items were stolen.
Jena-Nord, 04.04.2026 – In the early hours of Saturday morning, a car alarm woke residents in Jena Nord from their sleep. A previously unknown perpetrator smashed the windows of several vehicles with a large stone to reach valuables in the interior.
Jena / Saale-Holzland-Kreis, 01.04.2026. Police in East Thuringia were called to a variety of different offenses in the immediate vicinity of Jena over the past few days, ranging from telephone fraud to a dangerous high-speed chase.
Unknown perpetrators broke into a company in the Göschwitz industrial area over the weekend, stealing high-quality tools and causing six-figure damage.
On Wednesday morning, a 70-year-old woman became the victim of a pickpocket in Eisenberg. Despite her bag being closed, unknown perpetrators managed to steal her wallet unnoticed while she was shopping.
In Biswangerstraße, unknown individuals forcibly broke into several cellar compartments. Police are investigating a case of particularly serious theft, though according to current findings, the perpetrators did not take any loot.
In recent weeks, two attempted residential burglaries occurred in the Jena district of Winzerla. Police are warning residents and requesting increased vigilance in the neighborhood.
Unknown perpetrators gained access to several basement compartments in an apartment building in Biswangerstraße, Jena. Although no loot was taken, residents are concerned as this is reportedly the fourth such incident.