Burglary at McDonald's in Forchheim: Police are looking for witnesses!

Burglary at McDonald's in Forchheim: Police are looking for witnesses!

On Monday night, the police in Forchheim were called to a break-in at a McDonald's branch. Loud nn.de The incident occurred around 4 a.m. Two male perpetrators had forced entry, but their attempt to pry open a safe was unsuccessful. The estimated material damage is around 800 euros. The criminal police have taken over the investigation and hope that witnesses who witnessed the incident will come forward. Information can be submitted by calling 0951/9129-491.

But that's not enough for Forchheim! On the same evening there was another break-in, namely in a single-family home. The perpetrator or perpetrators gained access via the balcony door between 5:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Items valued at four-digit euros were stolen, especially jewelry. The damage to the door is around 100 euros. Here too, the criminal police in Bamberg have started investigating and are looking for witnesses who may have seen suspicious people or vehicles on Nell-Breuning-Straße. A few simple tips can perhaps be decisive! Here too, the telephone number where the report can be made is: (0951) 9129-491, as nordbayern.de reports.

The facts about burglaries in Germany

The rise in burglaries, particularly in urban areas, is an alarming issue. Loud statista.com The number of cases increased significantly after the corona pandemic. In 2023, there were around 119,000 thefts in and out of apartments 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 than in 2015. The risk of burglary is particularly high in urban federal states, with highest rates in cities such as Mülheim an der Ruhr, while Bavaria tends to have lower burglary numbers.

The psychological consequences for the victims are often enormous. A break-in not only means material loss, but also violates the sense of security and privacy of those affected. The high clearance rate in Bavaria is 25.8%, which is quite encouraging compared to other federal states. Nevertheless, the clearance rate for residential burglaries is rather poor at 14.9%. Given these numbers, it is even more important to be vigilant and to act quickly in the event of suspicion.

At a time when a sense of security and privacy are becoming increasingly important, the current incidents in Forchheim make it clear that everyone should be more vigilant. The police rely on the public's help to catch the perpetrators and prevent future break-ins. If you see anything suspicious, don't hesitate to call because together we can make our neighborhoods safer!