Burglary in Bad Kötzting: Perpetrators flee from residents! Witnesses wanted!

Burglary in Bad Kötzting: Perpetrators flee from residents! Witnesses wanted!

In the quiet community of Bad Kötzting, the comfortable atmosphere of the last few months seems to be giving way to an inglorious trend. On July 11, 2025, around 1:20 a.m., a break-in was carried out at a spirits distillery in Arrach. But the intruders had not counted on the vigilance of the residents. They noticed the suspicious activities and disturbed the perpetrators, who then fled in the direction of Eckstrasse/Kleß without any loot. Despite an immediate search, the police were unsuccessful. The material damage to the building amounts to a low four-digit amount. The Bad Kötzting police station is asking for information from witnesses, especially commuters or residents who may have seen suspicious people or vehicles at the time of the crime. You can be reached on 09941 / 94310.

But it's not just burglaries that are increasing. On the same day, around 12:20 p.m., a traffic accident occurred in Beckendorf. A 62-year-old driver ignored the right of way of a 52-year-old car driver when entering State Road 2140, which led to a collision between the two vehicles. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the material damage is estimated at around 8,000 euros. Both cars remained drivable, so there were no significant traffic delays.

Burglary crime and social consequences

The increase in burglaries is not an isolated incident. According to Statista, residential burglaries have increased since the coronavirus pandemic. In 2023, around 119,000 thefts in or from apartments were registered in Germany, of which around 77,800 were classified as residential burglaries. This represents the highest level since 2019, although the numbers are still over 50% lower compared to 2015. The highest burglary rate was recorded in Mülheim an der Ruhr, while Bavaria has the lowest rate.

A burglary is not only a material loss, but also affects the feeling of security and can lead to psychological damage. The clearance rate for residential burglaries in 2023 was 14.9%, the lowest in recent years, while Bavaria recorded the highest rate at 25.8%. These figures reflect a worrying development that directly affects communities like Bad Kötzting.

Escape from accidents in everyday life

Another event made headlines on July 11th: A woman caused around 500 euros in damage while pulling out of a parking space in the parking lot of a hypermarket on Torstrasse and left the scene of the accident without permission. However, thanks to an attentive witness, the 71-year-old perpetrator was quickly identified. This shows once again how important vigilance is in everyday life and that the community sticks together even in small things.

The feeling of security in Bad Kötzting could be significantly impaired by such incidents. As the police continue to advance their investigation, citizens in the city can rely on reliable support. Back to business as usual? The question that continues to hover over all of this is: What is the state of security in our city?