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The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating two incidents on Wednesday night in which Toyota Corolla vehicles were specifically targeted by car thieves. While one vehicle was successfully stolen, another crime scene resulted in a consequential attempted break-in.
Hartmannsdorf/Jena, May 28, 2026. A 90-year-old senior citizen surprised an uninvited guest in her apartment on Wednesday morning, who was brazenly preparing coffee in her kitchen. The unknown perpetrator subsequently escaped with approximately 200 euros in cash from the woman’s wallet.
An attentive citizen in Renthendorf successfully thwarted a fraud attempt by a fake detective on Monday. The police are now issuing an urgent warning about this scam and providing important safety tips.
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.
A 91-year-old pedestrian in Jena-Lobeda fell victim to a brazen trick theft on Saturday afternoon. The perpetrator used a feigned gesture of gratitude to steal a valuable gold necklace unnoticed.
Jena, May 1, 2026. A couple has fallen victim to trick thieves in Jena’s Grietgasse. Following a manipulated tire puncture, they were distracted and robbed of 500 euros in cash as well as personal belongings.
On Tuesday, a phone scammer attempted to defraud a senior citizen in Jena of her savings using the brazen “shock call” tactic. The perpetrator posed as a police officer but ultimately left empty-handed.
A devious trick theft occurred on Tuesday afternoon in downtown Jena. A 69-year-old woman and her husband became victims of criminals who specifically manipulated a tire on their vehicle to commit the theft.
Jena-Nord, April 22, 2026. A theft has occurred in a senior home in the north of Jena. Unknown perpetrators specifically stole valuables and debit cards from a safe, affecting several residents.
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.