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Burglars are not afraid of throwing stones: Police intervene in Zweibrücken!
Burglary in an eyeglass shop in Zweibrücken: perpetrator turns himself in to the police after being chased by witnesses; Investigations are ongoing.
Burglars are not afraid of throwing stones: Police intervene in Zweibrücken!
Yesterday, June 19, 2025, there was a brazen break-in at an eyewear store in the pedestrian zone of Zweibrücken. According to news.de, the police were alerted at 2:15 p.m. by an attentive witness. A man threw a stone at the shop window, which then shattered.
The perpetrator, a 37-year-old man, quickly grabbed the display and then ran away on foot towards Hallplatz. But his escape was stopped by several passers-by who held him in the area of the parking garage until the police arrived. When the suspect was searched, the police found the stolen goods and confiscated them. The man was in an exceptional psychological situation at the time and was taken to hospital for further examination.
Investigations and crime development
The investigation was handed over to the Pirmasen criminal police, who are now clarifying the background to the incident. This event comes in the context of a general increase in burglaries that has been recorded since the Corona pandemic. In 2023 alone, 119,000 thefts were recorded in Germany, including 77,800 residential burglaries, as Statista reports.
Burglary rates are particularly high in urban areas. Urban life also comes with an increased risk of break-ins. The clearance rate for residential burglaries in 2023 was just 14.9%, far behind the average for other crimes, which makes the security situation appear even more worrying.
Protective measures for businesses
Given the current situation, it is advisable for business owners to increase their security precautions. Options such as increased alarm systems and security guards can help prevent such incidents in the future. With a good knack for security strategies, business owners can help protect themselves and their business.
Overall, however, the incident in Zweibrücken shows how quickly a break-in can occur and how important it is to be vigilant. By intervening, passers-by prevented a possible crime and informed the police in good time.