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Burglar caught in Zweibrücken: Brave passers-by catch the perpetrators!
In Zweibrücken, a 37-year-old burglar was arrested after attacking an eyewear store. Police are investigating.
Burglar caught in Zweibrücken: Brave passers-by catch the perpetrators!
A burglar hit an eyewear store in Zweibrücken's lively pedestrian zone on Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2025. At around 2:15 p.m., the 37-year-old smashed the store's window with a stone and grabbed the goods on display. However, as he tried to escape towards Hallplatz, several passers-by kept a watchful eye on him and pursued him until he was held in the area of the parking garage Picture reported.
The police were quickly alerted and arrived at the scene a short time later. When the perpetrator was searched, the stolen goods were recovered. The burglar was apparently in an exceptional psychological situation and was then taken to a hospital. The Pirmasen criminal police took over the investigation in order to clarify the exact background to the incident Press portal.
Current crime situation
Burglary crime has repeatedly made headlines in recent years. According to current statistics, there were around 119,000 thefts in and out of apartments in Germany in 2023. Around 77,800 of these cases were residential burglaries, i.e. violent break-ins that can severely impact the privacy of those affected. This is also reflected in the increased sensitivity of the population to burglary crimes, especially in urban federal states where the risk is highest Statista analyzed.
Although the number of burglaries is still over 50% lower compared to 2015, the issue remains of great importance to many people. The burglary rate is particularly high in urban areas such as Bremen or Berlin, while Bavaria has the lowest numbers. All of this leads to a tense situation in which security is a major asset and many citizens are investing in preventive measures.
While the police in Zweibrücken will finally investigate this specific case, it remains to be seen how the general situation of burglary crime will develop in the future. The investigation could also lead to further information about the 37-year-old's motivation and background, which is an exciting topic given the increase in burglaries in recent years.