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Jena – August 20, 2026. Following two incidents in the spring of 2024, the Jena Criminal Investigation Department is publicly searching for a suspected perpetrator using a composite sketch. The man is accused of sexually harassing and assaulting women in two separate cases.
A brief but intense thunderstorm with strong wind gusts caused several incidents in the Jena city area on Wednesday evening, requiring police and fire department intervention.
Weimar – August 18, 2026. On Monday evening, an unidentified individual attempted to defraud a woman in Weimar of her savings using a brazen scam. The police are issuing a strong warning regarding this method and are urging the public to remain vigilant.
A burglary occurred at a recycling center on Löbstedter Straße in Jena. Unknown perpetrators forced their way onto the premises between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.
Two unidentified men posed as property management employees to gain access to a senior citizen’s apartment in Jena, stealing over 1,000 euros in cash.
Weimar – August 12, 2026. Following a dangerous assault that occurred on August 1, 2026, on Moskauer Straße, the Weimar police are actively seeking witnesses to the incident.
A 36-year-old man in Jena-Lobeda has caused a stir after gaining unauthorized access to several vacant garages and claiming them for his own use.
On Monday evening, an incident involving indecent exposure occurred in the Oberaue area of Jena. Police were notified of the event at approximately 7:00 PM.
Saale-Holzland, August 10, 2026. A burglary at the recycling center in Eisenberg on Sunday evening led to a dramatic escape and a subsequent police pursuit.
Unknown perpetrators attempted to deceive citizens in the Weimar and Weimarer Land region through fraudulent shock calls on Thursday.