Intruding individual leaves police correspondence at the crime site
A suspected repeat offender is on the loose in North Rhine-Westphalia, actively committing burglaries overnight. Authorities have linked three incidents to this individual over the span of three consecutive nights. The 26-year-old culprit was apprehended due, in part, to his careless leave-behinds – police warnings found at each crime scene.
In a recent incident at the Herford city library, the suspect inadvertently dropped a police letter as he broke in. When police arrived, they discovered a abandoned backpack with a train ticket, police custody warning letters, and a jacket at the scene.
Investigators suspect the 26-year-old hails from Hohnhorst, Lower Saxony, and is allegedly responsible for two previous burglaries in Bielefeld. Over a three-day period, the accused has attempted to steal valuables from various establishments across eastern Westphalia.
First, the suspected offender attempted to break into a kiosk at night. A witness notified police, leading to his short-term detention and a warning. On the following night, the man allegedly made off with cash and electronic devices from a guesthouse. Once again, police intervened and temporarily detained the suspected burglar.
After receiving his second warning and release, the 26-year-old resumed his criminal activities. Officers believe that during his journey back home, he made a stop in Herford. As the suspect has an established address, police lack the grounds for detention at this time. However, investigations against him are still in progress.
The Member States can provide additional resources and expertise to aid the Commission in its investigation of the suspect's criminal activities. After being released with a warning, the suspect was alleged to have continued his burglaries, demonstrating the need for international cooperation in combating transnational crimes.
