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Cemeteries shaken: unknown people steal grave decorations worth 3,600 euros!
Unknown people stole grave decorations in Waldeck-Frankenberg, affecting a total of 12 graves. Police are investigating.
Cemeteries shaken: unknown people steal grave decorations worth 3,600 euros!
In a sad episode for the community, injustice has struck two cemeteries in Frohnhausen and Bottendorf. Over the past weekend, unknown perpetrators raided a total of twelve graves and stole grave decorations. From lanterns to bowls to vases - the thieves left behind not only emotional but also financial damage, estimated at around 3,600 euros Hessian Lower Saxony General reported.
The crime, which took place between the morning of June 26th and the afternoon of June 27th, screams for justice. Frankenberg police have started an investigation into serious theft, and the accusation could quickly lead to a disturbance of the peace of the dead. According to Section 168 of the Criminal Code (StGB), this is a serious offense that aims to protect the feelings of piety of the relatives and the dignity of the deceased. Disturbances of the peace of the dead are only punishable if they are committed intentionally; This does not include negligent acts.
Costs to the community and further damage
In addition to the theft, there was further damage to property in a pasture on Bottendorfer Friedhofsweg. A car battery and an electric fencer were damaged there, causing further damage of over 500 euros. The police will investigate whether there is a connection between these incidents.
Disturbing the peace of the dead is an official offense, which means that the police can begin investigations even without a request from a third party. This is secured by the legal basis, which ensures the protection of the postmortem personal rights and the dignity of the deceased for the relatives. The penalty for such offenses can be up to three years imprisonment or a fine. A circumstance that will certainly not make things easy for the perpetrators.
The perpetrators cannot hide behind anonymity
The police are appealing to witnesses and possible other victims to call 06451/72030. Any information could help clarify the crimes. After all, such attacks are not only a slap in the face to the families affected, but also cast a shadow over the entire community.
Public awareness of Section 168 of the Criminal Code is often low, but the consequences for those responsible can be serious. Protecting the peace of the dead should not be taken lightly, and society has a right to feel safe in its cemeteries.