Police catch graffiti sprayers red-handed in Kahlaische Straße
Late in the evening on April 8, 2026, Jena police caught two graffiti sprayers red-handed in Kahlaische Straße. One suspect was provisionally arrested at the scene.
Property Damage
Politically Motivated Property Damage: Rainbow Flag Set on Fire in Jena
On Friday evening, an unknown perpetrator set fire to a rainbow flag at a residential building in Jena-Lobeda. The police are investigating politically motivated property damage and are searching for witnesses.
Vandalism in Lobeda-Ost: Ground-floor balcony pelted with eggs
Jena, March 28, 2026. Early Friday morning, a ground-floor balcony in Lobeda-Ost became the target of a vandalism attack. Unknown individuals pelted the facade with a large number of eggs; police have launched an investigation.
Parking Accident in Eisenberg: 75-Year-Old Pushes VW Golf Out of Parking Space
A 75-year-old driver caused significant property damage at a supermarket parking lot in Eisenberg after accidentally accelerating while parking, colliding with a parked VW Golf.
Explosive Device Detonated: Unknown Perpetrators Destroy Dixi-WC in Jena-Lobeda
On Sunday night, an explosive device heavily damaged a mobile toilet in Jena-Lobeda. Police are searching for witnesses after the detonation in Theobald-Renner-Straße.
CDU District Office in Jena Defaced with Graffiti and Stickers
Unknown perpetrators have defaced the CDU district office in Jena with defamatory stickers and graffiti. The criminal police have launched an investigation into property damage and are asking for public assistance.
Beer bottle thrown at construction workers: Cars damaged in Eisenberg
Police in Saale-Holzland-Kreis are investigating a 24-year-old man for attempted dangerous bodily harm after he threw a beer bottle at construction workers in Eisenberg, damaging two parked vehicles.
Series of Vandalism in Jena-Ost: Unknown Perpetrator Damages Numerous Cars at Fuchslöcher-Hang
A series of property damage incidents has shaken the quiet residential area of Fuchslöcher in Jena-Ost. An unknown perpetrator damaged a double-digit number of vehicles in the early hours of Saturday. Police are investigating and evaluating surveillance footage.
Series in Parkstraße: Burglars fail at several front doors in Jena
A series of attempted burglaries caused unrest in Jena’s Parkstraße last weekend. Between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, unknown perpetrators targeted several buildings but failed to gain entry.
Unknown Perpetrators Vandalize Jena-Zwätzen: Billboards Deliberately Destroyed
Unknown vandals have targeted Jena-Zwätzen, destroying four advertising boards and causing over 200 euros in damage. Local police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses who may have observed suspicious activity in the area on Wednesday morning. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of vandalism in Jena and its impact on the local community’s sense of security.