Suddenly without a license plate: label theft in Altenburg!

Suddenly without a license plate: label theft in Altenburg!

The consequences of label theft for the residents in Altenburg

04.08.2024 - 13:01

In a regrettable incident that made the residents of Altenburg on alert, a 25-year-old Suzuki Swift owner found on the morning of 04.08.2024 that both license plates had been stolen from his vehicle. His car was parked in Robert-Koch-Straße overnight.

a new trend of vehicle crime?

Liquid theft is not only an isolated incident, but also fits into a worrying trend of vehicle crime in urban areas. Unknown perpetrators seem to be increasingly targeting to steal vehicles or use their license plate for illegal activities. Stolen license plates often have the purpose of disguising the identity of a vehicle in order to pursue criminal acts without running the risk.

activities of the police

The investigation in this case has already been started. The Thuringian police, namely the Gera State Police Inspection, have agreed to inform the community about the extent of this type of thefts.

The effects on the community

For the residents of Altenburg, this incident means more than just the individual concern of a vehicle owner. Such crimes promote a feeling of uncertainty and can affect trust in the safety of the living environment. It is important that the residents are careful and report suspicious activities to advance potential perpetrators.

call for caution

The community is invited to be vigilant. Parking in well -lit areas or securing vehicles with additional measures can help to reduce the risk of theft. The police ask all those affected to share their observations in order to act together against such acts.

Further information is available at:

Thuringian police police inspection Gerapresselletefon: 0365 829 1503-Mail: Medieninfo-Gera.lpig@polizei.thueringen.de

Original content from: State Police Inspection Gera, transmitted by News Aktuell