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Car break-ins in Minden: A weekend of horror for drivers!
Several car break-ins were reported in Minden-Lübbecke. Police are looking for witnesses. Safety information for vehicle owners.
Car break-ins in Minden: A weekend of horror for drivers!
Citizens in Minden are currently in shock: a series of car break-ins has kept the police on their toes in recent days. Last weekend, several affected vehicle owners reported whose cars had fallen victim to burglars. The police are now investigating this case, which apparently took place specifically on various streets in the city. Loud Radio Westfalica Lindenstrasse and Blumenstrasse were particularly affected. Here, unknown people broke into cars by breaking the windows and taking, among other things, a wallet.
The police have also reported that a truck driver who was sleeping in the vehicle was able to prevent an attempted break-in on Friedrich-Wilhelm-Straße. Awakened by noises, he caught the perpetrators and got them to flee towards the city in a car.
Common incidents
Crime did not go unnoticed in other parts of the city either. In Königstor, for example, a gray VW was searched, but the perpetrator got away with nothing. The police have called on citizens to pay more attention to their vehicles. She strongly advises not to leave valuables in the car as they do not provide sufficient protection against break-ins.
Alarming statistics
This wave of car break-ins is part of a larger trend in Germany. Loud ADAC The number of car thefts increased by almost 20% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Particularly alarming: In Berlin, a car is stolen every two hours, making the city a hotbed of car thieves. In the entire year of 2023, 14,585 vehicles with comprehensive insurance were stolen in Germany, resulting in economic damage of 310 million euros.
Despite all the security precautions, most car thefts occur primarily with certain brands. Toyota and Volkswagen models are particularly popular with thieves. While Berlin and Hamburg are the front runners, Brandenburg vehicles face the biggest challenges from theft. If your car is stolen, it is not only annoying but can also lead to financial losses as many loose items in the car are not covered by insurance.
The residents of Minden should be vigilant and, if possible, support each other in order to stop the perpetrators. The police are grateful for tips and hope to receive further information from the public in order to increase security in the city.