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A 44-year-old man attempted to steal several cans of alcohol on Sunday morning at a gas station on Camburger Straße. Attentive employees thwarted the plan before police caught the fleeing suspect shortly after.
On Monday morning, a wildlife accident occurred on the road between Schlöben and Ilmitz. A wild boar died at the scene, and the vehicle of a 56-year-old driver sustained property damage.
Jena / Teufelstal, 04.05.2026 – Following a brutal violent crime, police have arrested three suspects. An 18-year-old man was abducted across state borders in a car trunk and suffered life-threatening injuries.
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, 03.05.2026 – Vandalism in the Jena city center: In Knebelstraße, unknown individuals set fire to used clothing containers on Saturday morning. The police have launched an investigation.
Jena, 03.05.2026. On Friday evening, a motorcade of around 20 vehicles caused significant and dangerous traffic disruptions in Jena. Police have launched an investigation and are now looking for witnesses and affected drivers.
On Friday morning, a parked Tesla was significantly damaged in a hit-and-run accident in the center of Stadtroda. The unknown driver fled the scene without reporting the damage.
A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car on Landstraße 1077 near Wolfersdorf. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victim behind to be transported to the Uniklinikum Jena.
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.
A hit-and-run accident resulting in significant property damage occurred on Ziegenhainer Straße. The Jena police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information regarding the fleeing vehicle.