Investigations - Thieves steal watches worth 100,000 euros in Glashütte
Three thieves are said to have stolen wristwatches worth a total of 100,000 euros from a store in the watchmaking town of Glashütte in the Eastern Erzgebirge. The 40, 41 and 47-year-old suspects were arrested, as the police in Dresden announced on Wednesday. According to previous findings, two of the suspects got out of a car on Tuesday and entered the store wearing masks, where one of them is said to have smashed display cabinets with a crowbar and removed around 30 watches. The second suspect had positioned himself at the door.
After the crime, they got into the car and drove off. The 51-year-old employee, who had remained calm during the crime, informed the police. The officers managed to stop the car in Liebenau (Sächsisch Schweiz-Osterzgebirge). The police found loot and tools of the trade in the vehicle. The police are investigating serious gang theft.
The town of Glashütte is known for its watchmaking industry, where very high-quality timepieces are usually produced.
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- Despite the prevalence of criminality in some areas, the determination of authorities to combat it is evident, as demonstrated by the police's swift response to the theft of high-end wristwatches worth 100,000 euros in the glassworks town of Glashütte, located in Saxony's Eastern Ore Mountains.
- The arrested individuals, aged 40, 41, and 47, allegedly used a car as their getaway vehicle after committing the crime, driving through the picturesque Eastern Erzgebirge region before being stopped by the police in Liebenau, Sächsisch Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.
- The watchmaking industry in Glashütte has a long-established reputation, with the production of high-quality timepieces being a significant part of the region's history and identity, drawing visitors from around the world to this eastern German town.
- To combat organized criminality and ensure the safety of its citizens, the police in Dresden continue to investigate this case of serious gang theft, working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and that the stolen watches are returned to their rightful owners.
- The theft of expensive watches from the watchmaking town of Glashütte draws attention to the ongoing problem of criminality, with authorities urged to intensify efforts to protect both businesses and individuals, especially in high-value industries such as luxury watchmaking, which attract the attention of organized crime syndicates.
Source: www.stern.de
