Burglary in Geldern: Unknown people target elementary school!

Burglary in Geldern: Unknown people target elementary school!

On Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2025, unknown perpetrators tried to break into the elementary school on Walbecker Straße in Geldern-Walbeck. According to a report from Antenne Niederrhein, the unknown persons failed to break down the door, which led to property damage but prevented them from entering the school building. The Geldern criminal police have started the investigation and are asking possible witnesses to call 02831 1250. Interestingly, this is not the first recent incident at this school, as there was a break-in just a few days ago.

The police report, which was also published on News.de, makes it clear that such incidents are increasingly becoming a serious problem in educational institutions. Schools in particular are often the focus of vandalism and break-ins, which not only endangers the safety of students but also affects the learning environment. This is supported by the statistics, as more than 6,000 attacks on educational institutions were recorded worldwide in 2022 and 2023, showing how serious this problem is.

The background to the incidents

This worrying development raises questions. Why are schools so badly affected, especially now? One possibility could lie in the general security situation, as attacks on educational institutions are a worldwide phenomenon. According to Destatis figures, countless students and teachers have suffered as a result of such incidents in recent years, with many being injured or even killed. The United Nations has therefore set itself the goal of using the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to draw attention to the dangers that threaten millions of children in conflict-affected countries. This is done as part of the global sustainability goals, which aim to create safe and inclusive educational institutions by 2030.

What makes the current situation in Geldern so special? Perhaps it is the fact that such incidents not only cause material damage, but also undermine the community's trust in their schools. Break-ins and vandalism are particularly painful in an educational area that is supposed to be a safe place for children. It remains to be hoped that the police investigation will quickly produce results and further incidents can be prevented in the future.

Local residents are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Because only together can the alarming trend in the region be countered.