Burglary on Königallee: cigars worth 60,000 euros stolen!

Burglary on Königallee: cigars worth 60,000 euros stolen!

In the night of Tuesday, June 10th, a brazen burglary occurred in a cigar business on the iconic Düsseldorf Königsallee. Unknown perpetrators gained access to the specialist shop by drilling a hole in the wall of an adjacent shop that had previously been empty. They stole cigars worth around 60,000 euros from the walk -in humidor of the business, which belongs to Wolsdorff Tobacco GmbH, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oettinger Holding. The burglars disappeared in an unknown direction, and the Düsseldorf police are now asking witnesses for clues under number 0211 870 0 at the crime commissioner 14.

is striking how professionally the perpetrators did. They used the flower road to get to an empty shop in the Kö Center. Then they put on a massive wall, which indicates that we were working here with heavy equipment. During the night work, residents and passers -by noticed nothing unusual, which underlines the audacity of the break -in. For the business owners, the incident means a massive challenge - not only because of the high damage, but also because of the damaged infrastructure that has to be repaired.

security situation on Königsallee

The Königsallee, a center of local trade, has already suffered from similar offenses in the past. Andrea Greuner, managing director of the Königsallee interest group, expressed concerned voices regarding security in the area. According to their statements, there were ten burglaries in 2023 and in 2024 eleven, which made the situation appear worrying. In particular, the increase in burglary figures, which, according to the burglary statistics 2024, rose by a total of 15% in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a reason for concern. The protected environment that many dealers want does not always seem to guarantee.

In conversation with neighbors, such as Dany Piehl, owner of a model shop right next to the cigar shop, it is clear that the adjacent shops in particular take care of their safety. Piehl emphasizes that they are in close exchange with other dealers through security measures in order to be able to react better to abnormalities. Nevertheless, the question of the visibility of the police remains a hot iron, especially at night. Greuner demands an increased police presence to meet the security sensation of dealers and customers.

The current burglary situation in Germany

In addition to the local conditions, the burglary statistics in 2024 shows an alarming trend in Germany. In 2023, 77,819 burglaries were registered, which corresponds to an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. The numbers are higher in large cities-the uncertainty increases, especially in urban regions such as North Rhine-Westphalia, which record the highest burglary figures. On average, a break -in suffered damage of around 3,500 euros. Such figures not only illustrate the need for preventive measures, but also how important the exchange between business owners and the police is.

In times when burglaries and the associated damage come into focus again, a good knack for security is required. The combination of mechanical and electronic security measures is becoming increasingly crucial to deter potential perpetrators. In view of the current situation on Königsallee, it remains to be seen which steps the dealers will take to be better protected in the future.