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Grave desecration in Baunatal: 50,000 euros in damage after nighttime robbery!
Unknown people stole grave decorations from a cemetery in Baunatal, causing 50,000 euros in damage. Police are investigating.
Grave desecration in Baunatal: 50,000 euros in damage after nighttime robbery!
On the night of Friday, July 14, 2025, unknown people carried out a real robbery at the cemetery in the Rengershausen district of Baunatal. How hessenschau.de Reportedly, the perpetrators violently stole grave decorations worth around 15,000 euros and left a total damage of around 50,000 euros. Among the stolen objects are various statues and bowls made from materials such as copper, bronze, iron and brass.
A woman became aware of the theft of a bronze bowl from her husband's grave, and the report revealed that a total of 21 graves were damaged. The police have launched an investigation into theft, disturbing the peace of the dead and damage to property and are looking for witnesses. A blue VW Golf 4, which may have been used to transport the loot, was spotted in Kassel. Three people escaped from this vehicle and some of the loot was secured.
Repeated thefts in Hesse's cemeteries
The incidents in Baunatal are not an isolated case. Affected families in the Werra-Meißner district repeatedly report thefts hna.de reported. The Neumann family from Niederhone in particular has suffered from repeated thefts of grave decorations since 2019. The cemetery administration in Eschwege confirms that such acts occur frequently, especially with plants and arrangements.
Police spokesman Jörg Künstler explained that no further thefts from cemeteries in the Werra-Meißner district had been reported so far this year. However, there are always difficulties in other regions of Hesse - such as the deliberate damage to grave houses in Kassel, where parts of the roof of a cemetery chapel were stolen last June. The estimate of the damage here is 20,000 euros.
Crime statistics and increase in thefts
The increase in thefts from cemeteries is particularly worrying in the context of general crime statistics. Loud polizei.hessen.de A total of 388,226 crimes were recorded in Hesse in 2024, which represents a decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, allowing the grave to rest remains an emotional and painful issue for those affected. The incidents not only lead to financial strain, but also to deep emotional shock for relatives.
The police have announced that they will investigate a connection with similar acts in northern Hesse and are hoping for information from the population in order to curb this sad development. Those affected are urged to report any suspicious observations.