Burglars in the old town: security measures are urgently recommended

Burglars in the old town: security measures are urgently recommended

Mainz - old town

In the tranquil Dagobertstraße in Mainz, there was an unpleasant incident on Tuesday: Unknown perpetrators broke into an apartment building and shamelessly used the lack of the residents between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The perpetrators pried open an apartment door to get inside. There they searched the apartment and stole several valuables and cash in a medium three -digit range. The Mainz criminal police carried out a trace on site and started the investigation.

Such burglaries are usually the work of occasional substances, which often only use simple tools to open windows and doors. This security problem is becoming increasingly relevant in urban areas, and it is important to take measures to minimize the risk of break -in.

prevention and safety tips

The police point out that there are numerous opportunities to protect yourself and its property. Here are some simple but effective tips:

• Always complete your front door!
• don't forget to close windows, balcony and terrace doors!
• you don't hide a key outside; Criminals know the usual hiding places!
• If you lose your front door key, let the locking cylinder replace immediately!
• Pay attention to strangers who are on neighboring properties or in residential complexes!
• notify the police immediately if you notice something suspicious!
• do not provide any evidence of your absence in social networks!

Criminal police advice is an essential part of the security strategy in Mainz and the surrounding area. Interested citizens can find out more on the following websites: www.polizei-beratung.de and www.k-einbruch.de, where there are also a lot of useful information available.

The investigators of the Mainz criminal police ask witnesses who have relevant information on this burglary to report on 06131/ 65-3633. Each hint can be crucial to hold the perpetrators into account and prevent future break -ins.