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Burglary in Lauenförde: Valuable jewelry stolen undetected!
Burglary in Lauenförde: Unknown perpetrator steals jewelry. Holzminden police are looking for witnesses and giving burglary protection tips.
Burglary in Lauenförde: Valuable jewelry stolen undetected!
Last week, a break-in at a residential building on Lerchenweg in Lauenförde caused a stir. Unknown perpetrators took advantage of the opportunity and forcibly gained entry through a window between Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 9:30 a.m. and Thursday, August 7, 2025, 1:30 p.m. The entire interior of the house was ransacked and the burglars escaped with mid-four-figure jewelry. The police in Holzminden are asking for help and asking witnesses to call 05531 / 958-0.
Burglars active – especially important during the holiday season
Unfortunately, such an incident is not uncommon in Germany. According to current statistics, there were 77,819 residential burglaries in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. On average, the damage per burglary is around 3,500 euros. The number of burglaries has increased particularly in large cities and in North Rhine-Westphalia, where an increase of 15% was recorded. It is therefore particularly important to take precautions and secure your own home, especially during the holiday season.
The police give some useful tips: Don't just lock the front door when leaving the house, but also make sure that windows and patio doors are securely locked. A simple timer can help simulate presence by turning the lights on and off. It is also advisable to have friends empty your mailbox and inform neighbors about longer absences. Valuables should be kept safe - detailed information on burglary prevention can be found on the Police website.
Prevention is an important topic
Mechanical security measures are crucial when it comes to preventing break-ins. This includes sturdy doors, locks and possible electronic alarm systems. Homeowners should regularly check their security measures, especially in urban areas, which experience has shown to have a higher rate of burglaries. The police also offer free security consultations to find individual solutions and better protect your own home.
Concern about burglaries is real, especially in this day and age when casual and spontaneous perpetrators account for more than 80% of all burglaries. Therefore, education, prevention and options for action are of the utmost importance. Keep your eyes open and together we can make our neighborhoods safer!