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Police catch burglars red-handed in Altlindenau!
Burglar caught in Altlindenau: 28-year-old man attacked apartment on Wielandstrasse; Police intervene, investigations are ongoing.
Police catch burglars red-handed in Altlindenau!
On Friday morning, a 28-year-old Libyan was arrested red-handed in Altlindenau, Leipzig, after he violently broke into an apartment on Wielandstrasse around 5 a.m. The resident of the house noticed the break-in and immediately alerted the police. This arrived in the stairwell, where the perpetrator was already waiting for the officers to prevent his escape. He stole a smartphone and a bunch of keys before he could be caught. The amount of material damage caused is currently unknown. The man was temporarily arrested and taken to central police custody. Investigations into burglary are already underway against him, as Tag24 reports.
This incident is not the only break-in that has occurred in Leipzig in recent weeks. On March 20, 2025, a 74-year-old senior woman in Leipzig-Grünau was the victim of a handbag robbery. The perpetrator pushed the woman to the ground and snatched her bag, but could not be caught as he fled. Witnesses heard the cries for help and informed the police, who began an investigation into the robbery. A passer-by gave the elderly woman her handbag back, which alleviated the unpleasant experience somewhat Saxony Police reported.
More burglaries and robberies
In addition to the incident in Altlindenau, the authorities received several reports of break-ins in Leipzig. On the same evening, March 20th, a single-family home in Leipzig-Lindenthal was hit, where unknown perpetrators broke open a balcony door and stole jewelry. The residents surprised the burglars, who then fled without any loot. The next day, March 21, a 19-year-old was found breaking into several vehicles in the city center. Here too, the security service reported the incident, whereupon an investigation into particularly serious theft was initiated.
Another theft was noticed in Markkleeberg, where a Hyundai Ioniq 5 worth 45,000 euros was stolen. There have also been several incidents of traffic accidents involving the influence of alcohol and medication, in which the amount of property damage and the exact circumstances are also being investigated by the police.
The Leipzig police are continuing their intensive efforts to curb rising crime in the city and inform the public about the risk of burglaries. The investigation into the various incidents is in full swing and citizens are called upon to report any suspicions immediately. Further information about the current cases is available on the website Saxony Police to find.