Burglars strike in Bremerhaven-Lehe: eight cellars broken open!

Burglars strike in Bremerhaven-Lehe: eight cellars broken open!

In the last few days there was a break-in in an apartment building in Bremerhaven-Lehe, which made the neighborhood sit up and take notice. Unknown perpetrators broke into a total of eight cellar sheds between Monday, October 27th, 9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 28th, 8:30 a.m. The police report that the burglars gained access to the basement rooms and forced the compartments open. We are currently still investigating what exactly was stolen and the investigators are relying on information from witnesses. These can be reported to the police on 0471/953-4444.

If you take a close look at the conditions in the basement rooms, it quickly becomes clear that they are often not very secure. Perpetrators often enter buildings through unlocked or unsecured doors, which significantly increases the chances of a break-in. The winding basement corridors and rooms that cannot be seen also play into the hands of the criminals. According to the police, it is therefore advisable to secure the cellars and side entrances with durable doors and, if possible, not to store valuables there.

Tips for burglary protection

The police have helpful advice on how to protect yourself from burglary:

• Keller- und Nebeneingänge mit widerstandsfähigen Türen sichern.
• Wertgegenstände möglichst nicht im Keller aufbewahren.
• Fahrräder im Keller abschließen, idealerweise an fest verankerten Gegenständen.
• Kellertüren und -verschläge stets verschlossen halten.
• Massive Überfall- und Vorhängeschlösser verwenden.
• Zugangstüren zum Kellerbereich und Nebeneingangstüren mit selbstverriegelnden Schlössern sichern.
• Bei verdächtigen Personen sofort die Polizei unter 110 informieren.

Breaking into your own four walls is not only a material loss, but can also lead to enormous psychological pressure. This is also confirmed by a current survey on security in Germany, which shows that burglary protection in one's own four walls continues to be a major issue for many people. A slight increase in residential burglaries is expected in 2024. A total of 78,436 cases, including attempted burglaries, were recorded in the police crime statistics in 2024. This shows that awareness of burglary protection and security remains important, because many burglaries can be prevented through correct behavior, suitable security technology and attentive neighbors.

To achieve further security, modern technologies and apps, such as the GPS Coordinates Finder, which enable precise positioning, are interesting options. These tools not only help with navigation, but can also be useful for immediately finding specific locations in an emergency. The geolocation service is easy to use and gives you the opportunity to share your location.

Overall, safety comes first. Anyone who wants to protect themselves and their property should take the police's tips seriously and take active action. Especially in current times, it is more important than ever to be careful.