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Two burglars caught after jewelry store robbery in Nippes – escape accomplices wanted!
In the Nippes district of Cologne, two suspected burglars were arrested after theft from a jewelry store and an accomplice is being sought.
Two burglars caught after jewelry store robbery in Nippes – escape accomplices wanted!
On the night of June 17, 2025, the police in Cologne-Nippes became aware of a jewelry store on Neusser Straße when residents heard suspicious noises around 4 a.m. They immediately alerted the emergency services, who arrived on site a short time later. Two men were then temporarily arrested after a failed burglary, while another accomplice is on the run. According to reports from Kölnische Rundschau The perpetrators managed to gain access to the store with a Flex and a hammer.
The perpetrators didn't take much time when the police arrived and fled in different directions. However, two of the suspected burglars were quickly caught. Police found several bags of jewelry near the store that appeared to have come from the jewelry store. An Audi A4, which was used for the escape, was seized at Wilhelmplatz. The investigation into the identity of the fugitive perpetrator is currently ongoing.
Insights into crime in the jewelry industry
Unfortunately, cases like this are not uncommon. As part of its investigative activities, the International Jeweler Warning Service evaluated extensive data on crimes against the jewelry and watch industry. These surveys show that burglaries and thefts in this industry result in high levels of property damage, which is significant both in cases of committed acts and in failed burglary attempts. Interestingly, the study covers various types of crime, including burglary-theft, robbery and fraud ( warndienst.com ).
In another city, Giessen, a suspected burglar was also arrested in a jewelry store. This incident occurred shortly after midnight when police observed a suspicious car parked across from the store with the entrance open. The suspect tried to break down the door with a wooden ram but was caught by police officers as he tried to escape. Here too, investigators found evidence that was connected to the break-in. Such simultaneous incidents illustrate the current threat situation for jewelers throughout Germany ( hessennews.tv ).
The Cologne Criminal Police Department encourages the public to be vigilant and to react immediately if they see anything suspicious. Increased vigilance can help, particularly in the still tense situation surrounding the security of businesses such as jewelers, which are under constant threat of break-ins.