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Copper pipes and electrical cables ripped out of house in Plauen

Large quantities of non-ferrous metal were stolen from a vacant apartment building in Plauen in the Vogtland region in the first week of December. According to the Zwickau police department on Saturday, the perpetrators caused a great deal of damage. They ripped out all the copper pipes and...

A blue light shines on the roof of a police vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A blue light shines on the roof of a police vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Crime - Copper pipes and electrical cables ripped out of house in Plauen

Large quantities of non-ferrous metal were stolen from a vacant apartment building in Plauen in the Vogtland region in the first week of December. According to the Zwickau police department on Saturday, the perpetrators caused a great deal of damage. They ripped out all the copper pipes and electrical wiring from all four floors. The value of the stolen goods is estimated at over 10,000 euros - the property damage caused is significantly higher at around 50,000 euros. The police are now looking for witnesses who noticed suspicious persons or vehicles in the vicinity of the house during the period of the crime.

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  1. The incident in Plauen has prompted concerns about increasing criminality in the Vogtland region, sparking calls for increased police presence in Saxony.
  2. Although the Zwickau police are actively investigating the case, they are also encouraging local residents in Vogtland, particularly those in Plauen and neighboring areas like Voigtland, to report any suspicious activities to ensure community safety.
  3. As the criminals behind the Plauen incident remain unknown, the Saxony police are offering a reward for any information leading to their arrest, emphasizing that the fight against criminality in Saxony necessitates active community involvement.

Source: www.stern.de

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