Fraudsters and burglars on the go: police in action in Hofheim!

Fraudsters and burglars on the go: police in action in Hofheim!

In the region around Eschborn and Sulzbach, crime ensures concerned faces. Three incidents of the past few days have caused a stir and throw a light on the current security situation.

What happened? An unknown perpetrator took advantage of the carelessness of the residents and broke into a basement of an apartment building in Neugasse in Eschborn between the 21st and 22nd of July. A high -quality pedelec from the Gazelle brand, "Ultimate C380 HMB Belt WA" model, was stolen worth 5,000 euros. The police ask for information on this break-in to the Eschborn police station on 06196 / 9695-0. This shows once again how important it is to protect your own premises against burglaries-because in Germany there is a break-in every six minutes, as ZDF.

telephone fraud in Sulzbach

But not just break -ins. In Sulzbach, a woman was also a victim of fraudsters who spends on the phone as bank employees. On Monday, July 21st, she gave sensitive online banking data at around 5:40 p.m., which caused the perpetrators to carry out transfers of around 10,000 euros. It only turned out after the conversation that something was wrong. The police urgently warns: "Banks never ask about pins or access data", as already emphasized [https://news-stadt.de/main-taunus-hochtaunus/MTK-FALSCHE- Bank employee-Gaunern-10-i-police-controlled- against This type of fraud remains a great risk, especially during the summer vacation when many people are on the road.

police controls for burglary prevention

With regard to the increasing burglary figures, the Hofheim police carried out targeted checks on July 22nd and 23rd to put a stop to burglar crime. During the measure between 4:00 p.m. and midnight, 37 vehicles and 63 people were checked. Two e-scooter drivers were already noticed, who were spotted when "bold" houses. A driver was also under the influence of drugs.

• The controlled units listed:
• 11 administrative offenses and corresponding procedures were initiated.
• Further controls are announced for the prevention of burglary crime.

The recent events illustrate how important it is to stay vigilant and to prepare themselves against burglaries in their own home. According to the overall association of the German insurance industry, around 90,000 burglaries were registered in 2024 alone, which caused considerable financial damage. On average, the damage rose per slump to around 3,800 euros, which also gives rise to concern. Preventive measures, such as high -quality locks and alarm systems, are therefore recommended.

The police continue to take preventive measures and reminds the citizens that security is always a community matter. Anyone who observes suspicious should not hesitate to inform the police.