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Life-threatening attack in Lübbecke: Masked people break in at night!
There were two robberies in apartments in Lübbecke. Investigators are looking for information from witnesses to help clarify these nighttime crimes.
Life-threatening attack in Lübbecke: Masked people break in at night!
Crime has moved into the quiet town of Lübbecke in the last few nights. Two robberies in apartments caused concern among residents and made it clear that even in quiet times, crime is not far away. The criminal police investigators are urgently looking for witnesses to shed light on the night's incidents.
The first attack occurred on the night of Wednesday, June 25th, in an apartment building on Osnabrücker Strasse. At around 2:30 a.m. the tenants, a 57-year-old and a 62-year-old, were woken from their sleep by violent kicks on the apartment door. Suddenly three masked people stood in front of them who threatened the 57-year-old with a knife and demanded cash. Despite their threats, the perpetrators had to flee without loot. The two women reacted quickly and immediately alerted the police, who are now relying on information from witnesses. nw.de reports.
The second incident occurred just a few hours later, around 2 a.m. on the night of Thursday, June 26th. Unidentified people broke a kitchen window in another apartment building on Kutscherweg and got into the apartment of a 67-year-old woman. She was also torn from her sleep and threatened with a knife. In contrast to the first attack, the perpetrators searched the apartment more thoroughly and stole some coins and a necklace before fleeing in the direction of unknown persons. Here too, the police are looking for witnesses. WDR supplements the reporting.
General situation in Germany
These shocking incidents come amid an increasing trend of residential burglaries in Germany. According to current reports, around 119,000 break-ins in and out of homes are recorded every year. Of these, around 77,800 are considered violent penetration attempts, which often cause psychological damage to the victims. The clearance rate for such acts is alarmingly low - in 2023 it will be only 14.9 percent, which is the lowest level in years. In a place like Lübbecke, where you don't expect such crimes, it leaves you with an uneasy feeling. Statista provides information about the crime situation.
The wave of home burglaries has increased in urban areas, particularly in large cities, with the risk being highest in cities such as Mülheim an der Ruhr. The alarming figures show that even cozy residential areas are not immune to such acts. Police encourage all citizens to be extra vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately to increase neighborhood safety.
Anyone who has information about the attacks in Lübbecke can contact the police on 0571 88660 and help find the perpetrators and bring them to justice.