Burglary in Siegburg school: safes and cash disappeared!

Burglary in Siegburg school: safes and cash disappeared!

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a break-in took place at a school on Zeithstrasse in Siegburg and the police are urgently looking for witnesses. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. the following morning when unknown perpetrators broke into the school building and ransacked several rooms. Three safes and cash were stolen. The estimated damage to the loot is in the three-digit euro range, like news.de reported.

The criminal investigation investigators have already found lever marks on several doors that indicate the break-in method. “We are asking the public for help,” said a police spokesman. Anyone who observed anything suspicious during the specified period is asked to call 02241 541-3121. In addition to the active search, the police also remind you that the Burglary Protection Office offers free advice for private individuals and businesses. Interested parties can request further information on 02241 541-4777 or by email at vorkehrung-su@polizei.nrw.de express.de reported.

Burglaries on the rise

The current incident adds to worrying statistics showing a nationwide increase in burglaries. According to burglary statistics from 2024, there were a total of 77,819 residential burglaries in Germany in 2023, which means an increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. On average, 213 burglaries were recorded daily. North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the federal states with the highest increase in residential burglaries, with an increase of 15 percent, which is particularly alarming for the region, according to the analysis by home-insider.de explained.

Most perpetrators usually resort to classic methods such as prying open doors. The burglary rate is significantly higher in cities than in rural regions, which is also reflected in the citizens' complained of insecurity. It is estimated that around 80 percent of burglaries are committed by occasional and spontaneous offenders. The police point out that effective security measures - both structural and electronic - can significantly reduce the risk of burglary.

The development of burglary statistics should therefore not only encourage the police to take action, but also encourage citizens to review their security precautions. If you want to protect yourself from break-ins, you would do well to take advantage of the police's free advice and take timely measures to protect your property.