All tires slashed: Police seek witnesses after vandalism in Crossen
In the night from April 19 to 20, a parked car in Crossen an der Elster was intentionally damaged. All four tires were slashed. Police are now looking for witnesses.
Vandalism
Vandalism in the City Center: Used Clothing Containers on Fire in Knebelstraße
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.
New Concept: City of Jena Plans Financial Aid for Graffiti Victims
Jena, April 30, 2026 – The city of Jena is taking more consistent action against illegal graffiti and has presented a new concept for combating it. In addition to prevention, the focus is primarily on financial support for affected property owners.
Vandalism in Ziegenhainer Straße: Herb box torn out
On Sunday morning, unknown perpetrators committed an act of vandalism in Ziegenhainer Straße, Jena, by forcibly removing a firmly anchored herb box from a private property.
After Attacks on FDP Office: Jena City Council Factions Show Solidarity
Following a series of attacks on the local FDP party office, Jena’s local politics are showing unity. Five city council factions have published a joint statement in which they sharply condemn the ongoing violence and vandalism.
Vandalism at Bahnhof Jena Paradies: Bench Ripped from Anchorage
On early Thursday morning, significant property damage occurred at Bahnhof Jena Paradies. Unknown perpetrators ripped a platform bench from its anchorage. The Bundespolizei has launched an investigation.
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.
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.
Silver Graffiti Sprayed on Party Office in Kahla
Unknown perpetrators defaced the shop window of a party office in Kahla with large-scale graffiti during the night to Thursday. Officers from the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena discovered the markings during a routine patrol.
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.