Police hero Loki: Dog grabbed kiosk burglars on the run!

Police hero Loki: Dog grabbed kiosk burglars on the run!

In the night of Thursday, July 3, 2025, a 34-year-old man was caught in the act when he tried to break into a kiosk on Hermann Hesse-Weg in the Kalk district. An attentive resident noticed suspicious noises and immediately alerted the police. The dog handler, which was quickly arrived, had his loyal companion, the service dog Loki, who played a crucial role in the arrest. Despite the police officer's requests, the alleged burglar tried to flee with a bike. Loki, always ready for use, bit the man in leg and arm and thus helped him fall and be arrested. The police, who published the image of Loki on their press portal, reported slight injuries of the arrested person who were treated on an outpatient basis. There is already an arrest warrant against the 34-year-old who runs Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.

The regularity of burglaries in Germany is alarming. Statistics show that around 119,000 theft cases were registered in apartments in 2023, of which 77,800 are classified as burglary. Despite the corresponding prevention measures, the number of burglaries also increases compared to previous years, although the clearance rate is only 14.9%. These are both material damage and the violation of the feeling of security of those affected, which often carry out psychological consequences Statista.

Successful police operations

not only in lime, but also in other places, the police show presence. A previous event on Tuesday afternoon at Wiener Platz illustrates the effective cooperation between the police and service dogs. A 31-year-old man had tried to threaten a taxi driver with a broken bottle neck. Fortunately, the driver was able to flee unharmed. The alarmed police then searched the surroundings with several stripes and the service dog Taicon, who took up the weather of the perpetrator. The fleeting ultimately gave up and faced the officials, which could prevent another crime. The accused has no permanent residence in Germany and was taken into custody Taxi Times.

The recent events show how important fast reactions of the police and the use of service dogs are. The population gives the population a safe feeling that the police from Kalk quickly arrest the suspects - especially in times when burglaries are very popular and the reconnaissance rates are worryingly low. Certainly it can be hoped that the current investigations and the committed work of the police will provide more security in the district.