Recent Crime and Incident Roundup in Saxony: Dresden and Surrounding Areas
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Dresden: A Series of Thefts and an Assault
Dresden experienced a series of criminal activities over the past few days, ranging from vehicle theft to petty theft and an assault. Law enforcement is actively investigating these incidents.
Quad Bike Vanishes in Pieschen
Between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning, thieves made off with a white Shade Sport 850 EPS quad bike from Maxim-Gorki-Straße in Dresden-Pieschen. The quad is valued at approximately 8,000 euros. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Cigarettes Pilfered from Gorbitz Beverage Market
In Dresden-Gorbitz, burglars targeted a beverage market between Saturday evening and early sunday morning. After forcing entry, the perpetrators stole tobacco products with an estimated value of 2,000 euros. This incident highlights a worrying trend of smash-and-grab
thefts targeting easily resalable goods.
Mercedes Break-in in Wilsdruffer Vorstadt
A Mercedes V-Class parked on Rifle Alley in Dresden’s Wilsdruffer Vorstadt was broken into between Saturday night and Sunday morning.The thieves smashed a side window and stole a backpack, jacket, iPhone, and iPad, with a total value of around 450 euros. Vehicle break-ins remain a persistent problem in urban areas, with valuables left in plain sight frequently enough targeted.
Armed Robbery at Striesen Shop
On Sunday night, a masked individual armed with a hammer robbed a shop on Augsburger Strasse in Dresden-Striesen. The perpetrator, wearing a storm hood, stole over 200 euros in cash from the register. The employee present was unharmed. Police are actively searching for the suspect, based on the employee’s description.
Missing Person Located
Good news from Dresden-Gorbitz: Mycahylo O.,the 59-year-old previously reported missing,has been found safe and is currently receiving care in a hospital. Authorities have confirmed that there is no suspicion of foul play.
Motorcycle Accident in Weißig: Witnesses Sought
An accident involving a motorcycle and a car occurred on bautzner Landstrasse in Dresden-Weißig on Friday. A 45-year-old motorcyclist collided with a car driven by a 38-year-old. The car driver was turning on the street due to traffic congestion when the motorcyclist, attempting to bypass the traffic, collided with the vehicle. While no injuries were reported, the property damage is estimated at 10,000 euros. The road was temporarily closed. Police are appealing for witnesses to provide information about the accident or the driving behavior of those involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dresden Police Directorate at (0351) 483 22 33.
Meißen District: Assault on Police and Forest Fire
The meißen district saw a troubling assault on law enforcement officers and a concerning forest fire, prompting investigations into potential arson.
Police Officers Attacked in Radebeul
In Radebeul,on Saturday night,police officers responding to a call on Gerhart-Hauptmann-Straße were attacked by a 35-year-old german man. The individual, described as mentally unstable, resisted arrest and caused minor injuries to two officers. The man was afterward taken into specialist medical care. Attacks on law enforcement are a serious concern, highlighting the risks officers face daily.
Forest Fire in Coswig Under Investigation
A forest fire broke out in Coswig on Friday afternoon, consuming approximately 1.5 hectares of woodland between Spitzgrundstrasse and the fork path.The criminal police have launched an investigation into suspected arson. Forest fires pose a significant environmental threat,and arson is treated as a serious crime.
“The rapid spread of wildfires,especially during dry seasons,can have devastating consequences for local ecosystems and air quality.”
Environmental Protection Agency
Caravan Overturns on A13 near Radeburg
On Friday afternoon, a 68-year-old driver lost control of their skoda car and attached caravan on the A13 highway towards Berlin, near Radeburg.The caravan began to swing, ultimately overturning. The incident caused approximately 11,000 euros in property damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The affected lane was closed for several hours to facilitate rescue and cleanup operations.
Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Mountains: Blown Cigarette Machine and Tool Theft
The saxon Switzerland-Eastern mountains district experienced a brazen act of vandalism and theft, and also a significant property fire.
Cigarette Machine Explosion in Kreisha
Early Sunday morning, in Kreisha, unknown individuals used pyrotechnics to blow up a cigarette machine on Dresdner straße. The perpetrators then stole the tobacco products from the damaged machine. The extent of the damage is still being assessed. This incident reflects a disturbing trend of vandalism and theft targeting public vending machines.
Machine Tools Stolen from Kaufbach Construction Site
Between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, thieves targeted a construction site vehicle in Kaufbach, part of Wilsdruff. They broke into mounted boxes on the vehicle’s loading area and stole battery-operated machine tools valued at over 5,000 euros. Construction sites are ofen vulnerable to theft, requiring increased security measures.
Carport and Shed Fire on Wilsdruff Cemetery Grounds
On saturday night, a carport and an adjacent shed on Friedhofstrasse in Wilsdruff caught fire. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Initial estimates place the property damage at around 20,000 euros. No injuries were reported. The criminal police have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.