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Intrusion Attempt at a Property

Police jurisdiction in Borken - Bocholt identifies a crime scene on Weiden Straße in Bocholt, with the incident occurring between August 22, 2025.

Unsuccessful break-in attempt.
Unsuccessful break-in attempt.

Intrusion Attempt at a Property

In the quiet town of Bocholt, Germany, an attempted break-in occurred over the weekend. The exact time of the incident was between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM on August 22, 2025, and August 23, 2025.

The location of the crime scene was on Weidenstraße, where unknown perpetrators attempted to force their way into an apartment in a multi-family home. Fortunately, the apartment door held firm, and no reports of theft or damage have been made.

The Bocholt Police Department is leading the investigation, with the Borken County Police Department also involved. The Bocholt Criminal Investigation Department can be contacted at Tel. (02871) 2990 for any information related to the case.

The Borken County Police Department, part of the North Rhine-Westphalia police force, has not disclosed any further details about the perpetrators or their motives. However, they are seeking witnesses related to the attempted break-in.

For media inquiries, the contact is the Borken County Police Department. Their media contacts are Sandra Biedermann, Leonie Dreier, Markus Huls, Peter Lefering, Thorsten Ohm, Muzeyyen Sander, and Tina Schellberg. More information about the Borken County Police Department, including their contact information, can be found on their website: Borken County Police Department.

The incident serves as a reminder for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Bocholt Police Department encourages anyone with information about the attempted break-in to come forward.

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