Burglaries in Hilchenbach: Police are looking for witnesses after a triple burglary!

Burglaries in Hilchenbach: Police are looking for witnesses after a triple burglary!

In Hilchenbach, the picturesque district in Siegerland, a disturbing crime occurred on the night from Sunday to Monday. In the early hours of the morning, several break-ins in inns and a DRK social center were reported. The police have started an investigation and are looking for information from the public. How radiowesterwald.de According to reports, the perpetrators were particularly bold when they broke into an inn through a back door on Stift-Keppel-Weg and stole cash.

But that's not all: the burglars also attacked another inn on “Markt” street and the DRK social center on Ruinener Weg. Here they managed to gain access via a forced open window and the main entrance door. Between Sunday evening, 10:05 p.m., and Monday morning, 6 a.m., three break-ins were reported in the region alone. Cash was always the crooks' desired target, as the Siegener Zeitung reports: siegener-zeitung.de.

Burglary statistics in context

A look at the current crime situation across Germany shows that Hilchenbach is not alone. According to information from Statista The number of residential burglaries rose sharply in 2023. In Germany, around 119,000 thefts in and out of apartments were recorded. Urbanized regions are particularly affected, while other federal states, such as Bavaria, have a comparatively lower risk of burglary.

The burglaries in Mülheim an der Ruhr amounted to 283 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while Fürth had the lowest rate with just 33 cases. The clearance rate for residential burglaries is only 14.9% in 2023, further fueling citizens' concerns about their safety. The police identified around 9,890 suspects in 2023 - a gray mass made up of a high proportion of foreigners, which has increased in recent years.

Call for help and solidarity

Back in Hilchenbach, the police are calling on citizens to be vigilant: Anyone who can provide information about the break-ins is asked to call 02732 9090. The incident not only has legal dimensions, but also has a significant impact on the residents' sense of security. It is time for the community to come together to combat the alarming trend in crime and find solutions.

radiowesterwald.de reports.

In addition, the “Wäller Helfen” association was pleased to receive a generous donation of 3,700 euros from the Neuwied Freemason Lodge. This donation will be invested in social projects that support families and volunteers in need. At a time when burglaries and insecurity are plaguing the region, this is a strong example of community spirit and solidarity.