Two burglars after jewelry attack in Nippes - wanted to flee!

Two burglars after jewelry attack in Nippes - wanted to flee!

In the night of June 17, 2025, the police in Cologne-Nippes became aware of a jewelry shop on Neusser Straße when residents heard suspicious noises around 4 a.m. They immediately alerted the emergency services, who arrived on site a little later. Two men were then temporarily arrested after a failed slump, while another accomplice is on the run. According to the reports of Kölnische Rundschau , the perpetrators managed to get access to the business with a flex and a hammer.

The perpetrators did not allow themselves to be asked for long when the police arrived and fled in different directions. However, two of the alleged burglars could be made quickly. The police found several bags with jewelry near the business, which apparently came from the jewelry shop. An Audi A4 that was used for escape could be ensured at Wilhelmplatz. The investigation into the identity of the fleeting perpetrator is currently still in.

insights into crime in the jewelry industry

Cases like this are unfortunately not uncommon. As part of the investigation activities, the international jewelry warning service has evaluated extensive data on criminal offenses against the jewelry and watch industry. These surveys show that burglaries and thefts in this industry result in high damage to property, which are considerable in both deeds and on failed attempts at burglary. Interestingly, the study refers to various types of offenses, including burglary theft, robbery and fraud ( warndienst.com ).

in another city, casting, a suspected burglar was also arrested in a jewelry shop. This incident occurred shortly after midnight when the police watched a suspicious car that parked with an open entrance to the shop. The suspect tried to break the door with a wooden ram, but was caught by the police officers when he tried to flee. Here, too, the investigators found evidence that were connected to the break -in. Such simultaneous incidents illustrate the current threat situation for jewelers throughout Germany ( hessennews.tv ).

The police of Cologne Kripo encourages the public to be attentive and to react immediately in suspicions. Increased vigilance can help to help in particular in the still tense situation of the security of business areas such as jewelers that are under constant threats from burglaries.