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Bad Berka/Jena, July 11, 2026 – During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, unknown individuals entered a construction site in Bad Berka. The perpetrators stole high-quality tools by breaking into a construction vehicle parked on the premises. The Jena State Police Inspection is urgently seeking information from the public.
Jena, July 10, 2026 – On Thursday evening, a police operation took place on Juri-Gagarin-Straße in Jena after a heavily intoxicated man threatened a family and subsequently offered violent resistance against officers. Despite the perpetrator’s aggressive behavior, no one was injured.
Jena, July 10, 2026 – Following a brazen theft at an electronics store, the Jena police are now publicly searching for the perpetrator. The unidentified man stole a high-quality laptop back in March and was captured on security camera.
On Wednesday, unknown perpetrators broke into an apartment in Jena and stole a five-figure sum of cash. The criminal investigation department is looking for witnesses.
Stadtroda, July 9, 2026 – Thanks to attentive witnesses, police were able to apprehend a 27-year-old vandal at the Stadtroda train station late Wednesday evening after he caused significant damage on the premises.
Jena, 09.07.2026 – On Wednesday, a significant residential burglary occurred on Michael-Häußler-Weg in Jena, during which unknown perpetrators stole a substantial amount of cash.
Jena (08.07.2026) – On Monday afternoon, a serious threat in a shop at Jena’s Engelplatz led to a rapid police response. A 46-year-old man was taken into custody after persistent non-compliance.
Apolda, July 8, 2026 – A shoplifting incident in an Apolda supermarket escalated into a physical altercation on Tuesday. A 32-year-old woman struck a store detective after he confronted her for leaving the checkout area without paying.
Weimar/Jena, July 8, 2026 – Following a burglary at a senior residence in Weimar, the Jena State Police Inspectorate is investigating a case of grand larceny. The perpetrator specifically targeted food supplies and left behind unusual traces at the scene, which are currently being analyzed by forensic experts.
A 21-year-old man has turned himself in to the police in Apolda, admitting to defrauding numerous customers through his own online shop.