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Burglars steal 10,000 euros from the apartment of an 85-year-old in Leipzig!
Burglary in Gohlis-Nord: Police are looking for witnesses after the theft of valuables worth over 10,000 euros from an 85-year-old.
Burglars steal 10,000 euros from the apartment of an 85-year-old in Leipzig!
There was a serious burglary in Leipzig-Gohlis-Nord on Wednesday, in which over 10,000 euros in valuables were stolen from the apartment of an 85-year-old woman. The incident occurred between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Maria-Grollmuß-Straße. The victim only noticed the break-in when she returned and immediately alerted the police, who are now looking for witnesses.
During their investigation, officers encountered two suspicious women who may be connected to the break-in. One of the women is described as corpulent with long black hair tied in a braid. She was dressed in a white T-shirt and dark pants. The second suspect had colored clothing and was carrying a distinctive light teal backpack with strings. The police are asking for information from the public.
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The burglar managed to escape with the backpack, which contained a tablet and a wallet. The damage caused by theft is estimated to be in the high three-digit range. The police are investigating suspected aggravated robbery and are also looking for witnesses in this case who may have seen something. The fugitive was described as 1.75 to 1.80 meters tall and was wearing dark clothing.
The police are asking for your help
Both incidents show that burglaries continue to be a serious problem in Leipzig. The police recommend that the public pay attention to suspicious activity and, if they observe anything, to contact the police immediately on 0341/966 4 6666. Early reports can be crucial in preventing break-ins and catching the perpetrators.
For further information on the break-ins in Leipzig-Gohlis-Nord, the LVZ, while Day24 provides detailed information about the break-in on Brandvorwerkstrasse.