Criminality - Alleged burglar in Dresden arrested
In cross-border investigations, the Police have arrested a suspected burglar. The 22-year-old suspect is charged with at least 17 burglaries in Dresden and Moritzburg (Landkreis Meißen), according to the Police. It is also suspected that he is responsible for burglaries in Leipzig, in Baden-Württemberg, and in Switzerland.
During a burglary in Moritzburg, the 22-year-old is alleged to have stolen jewelry and money worth approximately 70,000 Euro together with other suspects. He was arrested on a Monday in the Switzerland and is now in detention due to a Swiss legal procedure, as stated.
Similar modus operandi in the burglaries
Since December of the previous year, the Police in Dresden have noticed an increasing number of burglaries in single-family homes. The similar modus operandi and the proximity of the crime scenes led investigators to suspect a connection between the burglaries. The burglars often forced terrace doors open or broke windows to enter the houses.
During the course of the investigations, it became known that the suspected perpetrator and his accomplices were apparently responsible for burglaries beyond Saxony, so the Police began close cooperation with their colleagues in the affected regions, according to the statement.
- The burglaries in Dresden and Moritzburg share a similar modus operandi, which includes forced entry through terrace doors or broken windows, leading investigators to suspect a potential connection between the crimes.
- The 22-year-old suspect, currently in detention in Switzerland, is also suspected of being involved in burglaries in the city of Leipzig, located within the state of Saxony.
- In addition to the alleged crimes in Germany, it's suspected that the suspect has committed burglaries in Baden-Württemberg, a state known for its rich history and numerous tourist attractions such as Meissen.
- The Police have also linked the suspect with burglaries in Switzerland, where they believe the criminality might have originated or had ties, leading to international cooperation between German and Swiss law enforcement agencies.
- The suspected burglar's criminal activities extend beyond traditional borders, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration between law enforcement agencies to combat criminality and protect citizens worldwide.
