Vandalism in Jena: swastikas and stone throws shock residents

Vandalism in Jena: swastikas and stone throws shock residents

Jena. The city of Jena has recently been faced with a wave of vandalism and National Socialist symbols that not only provide concern among the population, but also present the police with great challenges.

vandalism in the apartment building

In an apartment building on the on the Herrenberge, a search for a search was launched after unknown persons had attached several swastikas in the hallway. These symbols of hate were distributed over several floors and discovered on Friday by attentive witnesses. Despite the rapid removal of the smearings, the atmosphere in the house and the neighborhood remains tense. The police already have information about the alleged perpetrator, but fear remains in the community.

stone throws cause high property damage

In addition to the smearings, another incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Anna-Siemsen-Straße when a male attacker with stones destroyed the windows of an office of an apartment cooperative. A total of six window panes were damaged, the property damage is estimated at around 17,000 euros. The description of the perpetrator, an approximately 40 to 45 -year -old man of slim stature with short gray hair, has been addressed to the public to find further witnesses.

burglaries and election poster vandalism

In addition, two basements were broken into in Jena Lobeda, with the perpetrators stealing both a satellite system and sports equipment. In Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, three strangers were observed how they were troubled by election posters, but were undetected. These incidents show a worrying pattern of vandalism and crime in the region.

Community concern and call for help

The incidents not only cause concern among political representatives, but also within the population the need for more security and cohesion. The police asks all residents who may have observed observations on Saturday around 2 p.m. Information can be sent on the phone number 03641 810 or by email to id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de to advance the investigation and to hold the perpetrators into account.

Such acts burden the community and raise questions about dealing with extremism and vandalistic files in the region. The city of Jena could benefit from a clear commitment to these attacks and the strengthening of the community to ensure a more harmonious coexistence.

- Nag