Weimar: Swastika sprayed – Suspect quickly apprehended

Weimar, July 24, 2026 – Thanks to the attentive observation of a witness, the police were able to quickly arrest a 28-year-old suspect in Weimar early Friday morning. The individual had shortly before sprayed an unconstitutional symbol onto the sidewalk.

Attentive witness enables rapid investigative success

The incident occurred in the early morning hours on Pestalozzistraße in Weimar. A passerby initially observed the 28-year-old man at a local “free-to-take” box. Only a short time later, the witness saw the suspect using orange spray paint to apply a swastika, approximately one meter in size, directly onto the sidewalk. The witness reacted immediately and called emergency services.

Due to the precise description and the immediate search measures initiated by the officers, the alleged perpetrator was located and apprehended within a very short time in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene.

Investigations and removal of the graffiti

During the subsequent check, officers conducted a breathalyzer test, which showed a blood alcohol level of 0.62 per mille for the 28-year-old German. The spray can containing orange paint was seized at the scene. Investigations have been initiated against the man for the use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations and property damage.

The Weimar municipal administration was informed immediately and arranged for the removal of the unconstitutional symbol. The estimated cleaning costs amount to approximately 200 Euros.

Police contact details

The responsible department is accepting information or inquiries regarding the incident:

• Department: Landespolizeiinspektion Jena
• Phone: 03641 81-1503
• E-Mail: Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de
• Website: www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei

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Polizei Jena: Swastika sprayed on sidewalk – Suspect apprehended

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