Shock in Cloppenburg: shots fired in gas station dispute! Police are looking for witnesses!

Shock in Cloppenburg: shots fired in gas station dispute! Police are looking for witnesses!

In Cloppenburg there was a worrying incident on the night from Saturday to Sunday that occurred near a gas station on Osterstrasse. Loud NWZonline The argument began shortly after 12:30 a.m. when a 19-year-old man from Löningen became involved in an argument with an unknown man. The conflict quickly escalated and developed into a physical scuffle.

The trouble didn't end there, however. About half an hour later, around 1:10 a.m., it hit a Mercedes driven by a 21-year-old woman from Cloppenburg. Unknown men slowed down the car on Drüdingstrasse and attacked it with blows to the passenger side. In another dangerous step, one of the attackers fired a blank gun at the rear of the vehicle, causing significant property damage of around 1,000 euros. The police are asking citizens for information, which can be given by calling 04471/18600.

Security situation in Cloppenburg

The incident in Cloppenburg is part of a worrying wave of crime in the region, which required a high level of police intervention from October 24th to 26th. The Cloppenburg/Vechta police station reported further incidents, including break-ins, thefts and dangerous physical injuries. For example, an unsuccessful attempt to break into a single-family home in Garrel was reported, where the perpetrator failed at the window and caused property damage. There was also a break-in at a residential building on Langweger Strasse in Lohne.

The region has experienced increased levels of criminal activity in recent days and police are again appealing to the public to be vigilant of any suspicious activity and provide tips if necessary. The city of Cloppenburg has to deal with an increase in dangerous attacks, such as the use of blank guns Regional update reported.

About the other incidents

In addition to the shooting, there were reports of various thefts, in which, among other things, two high-quality e-bikes were stolen and large cable drums with underground cables were stolen from a company premises. Police are concerned about the increasing number of burglaries and traffic offenses reported in recent days.

The incidents in Cloppenburg raise the question of how safe citizens can feel when such violent clashes become more and more frequent. The police want to take more action against crime and hope for support from the population.

Anyone with information about the incidents or who witnessed them should urgently contact police to help increase security in the area.