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Two men arrested after a series of cellar burglaries in Cologne!
In Humboldt/Gremberg, two men were arrested on August 15, 2025 after several cellar break-ins and security measures were intensified.
Two men arrested after a series of cellar burglaries in Cologne!
On the night of Friday, August 15, 2025, the Cologne police forces had their hands full. Two men aged 21 and 30 were arrested during a basement burglary on Lüderichstrasse in the Humboldt and Gremberg districts. Loud ksta.de The arrest took place around 3:30 a.m. when the two suspects left the apartment building with two large bags. During the search, officers were able to seize suspected stolen goods, including a cordless drill, a grinder and a toolbox.
The arrests are in connection with a worrying increase in break-ins into basement rooms in the Cologne districts of Poll, Deutz and Porz. In the last few weeks, numerous cellar lots in apartment buildings had to be opened under the influence of force, which prompted the police to intensify their investigative measures. On the night the two men were arrested, there were eight other burglary attempts in the immediate area.
Reinforcement by the police
To deal with the break-ins, the Cologne authorities are deploying both civilian and uniformed police officers. These increased measures aim to improve the security situation and prevent further acts. The criminal police are still investigating whether the arrested men may also be responsible for other burglaries in the area. What is certain is that the police are not remaining idle and are doing everything they can to catch the perpetrators.
The situation in Cologne illustrates how important it is for security forces to intervene quickly. Crime doesn't stop in any part of the city, and citizens need to be confident that their safety will be guaranteed. The case raises concerns, especially considering that similar break-ins in the past have often led to increased fears among residents.
The residents’ sense of security
As developments in recent weeks show, concern for one's own safety is often a major issue in urban areas. Anyone who lives in an apartment building has a great interest in ensuring that the basement rooms and common areas are reliably secured. The citizens of Cologne can only hope that the increased measures taken by the police will not only have a short-term effect, but also have a lasting effect.
The case highlights the importance of being alert to suspicious activity and shows the importance of cooperation between police and the public. The two people arrested were brought before a judge and the police will continue to do everything they can to put a stop to the growing series of burglaries in Cologne.