Northward florists undergoing ongoing thefts
In an unexpected turn of events, a large-scale flower theft has taken place at a popular "cut-your-own" flowers location. The incident occurred between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, with the exact timings being between 4 and 6 am or between 6 and 10 am.
The perpetrators, who have yet to be identified, arrived on site with one or more trucks. They used professional cutting techniques to detach the blooming flowers at the stem, leaving behind the non-blooming ones. The damage from this theft is estimated to be around 15,000 euros.
The field owner noticed the unusual activity due to the professional cutting technique used. The theft was systematic in nature, with a total of 21,000 square meters (approximately three football fields) being stripped. The exact types of flowers stolen, as well as the number of flowers, remain unknown.
Police are seeking witnesses to this incident. Anyone who observed something during that time is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department 34 at telephone number 0211/8700. The stolen flowers were intended for potential resale.
The exact number of individuals involved in the theft is unknown. However, it is believed that their actions were well-coordinated and organised.
This incident has left the local community in shock, with many expressing their concern and support for the affected field owner. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring those responsible to justice.
