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Police hero Loki: Dog caught kiosk burglar on the run!
Burglary in Neubrück: Police arrest 34-year-old after attempting to escape with service dog Loki. Investigations are ongoing.
Police hero Loki: Dog caught kiosk burglar on the run!
On the night of Thursday, July 3, 2025, a 34-year-old man was caught red-handed trying to break into a kiosk on Hermann-Hesse-Weg in the Kalk district. An alert resident noticed suspicious noises and immediately alerted the police. The dog handler, who arrived quickly, had his loyal companion, the service dog Loki, with him, who played a crucial role in the arrest. Despite the police officer's requests, the suspected burglar tried to escape on a bicycle. Loki, always ready for action, bit the man in the leg and arm, causing him to fall and be arrested. The police, who published the picture of Loki on their press portal, reported minor injuries to the arrested man, who were treated on an outpatient basis. An arrest warrant has already been issued against the 34-year-old, and investigations are ongoing Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
The regularity of break-ins in Germany is alarming. Statistics show that in 2023, approximately 119,000 cases of theft from homes were recorded, of which 77,800 were classified as home burglaries. Despite appropriate prevention measures, the number of burglaries is increasing again compared to previous years, with the clearance rate only being 14.9%. This involves both material damage and a violation of the sense of security of those affected, who often suffer psychological consequences Statista.
Successful police operations
The police are present not only in Kalk, but also in other places. A previous event on Tuesday afternoon at Wiener Platz illustrates the effective cooperation between police and service dogs. A 31-year-old man tried to threaten a taxi driver with a broken bottle neck. Fortunately, the driver was able to escape uninjured. The alerted police then searched the area with several patrols and the service dog Taicon, who picked up the scent of the perpetrator. The fugitive ultimately gave up and surrendered to the officers, which prevented another crime from occurring. The accused has no permanent residence in Germany and was taken into custody Taxi Times.
In view of the increasing number of burglaries and robberies, recent events show how important rapid police reactions and the use of service dogs are. The fact that the police from Kalk quickly arrest the suspects gives the population a feeling of security - especially in times when burglaries are very popular and the clearance rates are worryingly low. It is certainly to be hoped that the current investigations and the committed work of the police will ensure greater security in the district.