Police investigations - Dangerous dog bait laid out at Lake Ditfurt
At Ditfurter See north of Quedlinburg (Harz District), Hundekoders have been discovered, which were adorned with sharp objects. The police were informed about the traps on the western side of the lake on a Wednesday, as the authority announced on a Thursday.
Accordingly, a suspect could be described: He is believed to be between 55 and 65 years old and approximately 1.75 meters tall, have very short dark hair, and wear a short blue pant. It cannot be ruled out that the man regularly visits the lake. The police ask for witness tips and dog owners for caution.
Press release
- The discovery of the Hundekoders at Ditfurter See in the Harz District has sparked a police investigation in Saxony-Anhalt, as the use of such animal traps is considered a criminal offense.
- During their investigation, the police found evidence suggesting that the traps were set near a population of endangered local animals, furthering the severity of the alleged crime.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made as of yet, and the authorities remind residents of the Quedlinburg area to keep their pets under close supervision, particularly near lakes and wooded areas in the Harz district.
