Police Busy With Weekend Crime Wave: False Calls, Car Thefts, and Vandals
Local police have been busy dealing with a mix of criminal activities and misuse of emergency services over the weekend. A 48-year-old man has been charged for making false emergency calls, while a 23-year-old man caused a disturbance and resisted arrest. Several car thefts and attempted thefts were also reported.
Starting with the misuse of emergency services, a 48-year-old man has been charged for making false calls to 110 and 112. This resulted in valuable police resources being diverted from genuine emergencies.
On Wermingser Street, a 23-year-old man caused a disturbance and fled from police. He resisted arrest, leading to a chase and eventual apprehension.
Several car thefts and attempted thefts were reported over the weekend. A DaimlerChrysler B 200/245 on Friedrich Street was stolen, along with a VW Golf from a parking garage on Schillerplatz. Additionally, a dark gray Ghost e-bike was taken from a hallway on Westfalenstraße.
Vandalism was also reported. A windshield on Sterkenkamp was smeared with mud, and unknown persons broke into garden huts in Lau, with one door pried open and another searched. A broken cigarette machine on Breslauer Street was also reported.
Police are still searching for the person who committed a burglary between 12:03 and 3:07 in Markisch Kreis, stealing a TV and various drinks from a carport at an unknown location. A surveillance camera recorded an attempted break-in on Esser Street, where a terrace door was targeted.
During a search, a man was found in possession of cannabis, a fine scale, and a knife.
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. They also remind the public to use emergency services responsibly. Investigations into the reported crimes are ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.
