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Arrest of a gang of burglars: jewelry and cash discovered in the Taunus!
Police in the Rheingau-Taunus district arrest a suspected gang of burglars who committed over a dozen break-ins. Investigations are ongoing.
Arrest of a gang of burglars: jewelry and cash discovered in the Taunus!
The police in the Rheingau-Taunus district recently scored a significant blow against a suspected gang of burglars. Loud FFH Several members of the group were arrested and are suspected of committing over a dozen burglaries between May 2024 and May 2025. These appear to have taken place not only in the Rheingau-Taunus district, but also in neighboring regions, including Wiesbaden.
The investigation focuses on a total of three suspects. A 35-year-old man, a Serbian citizen and already known to the police for similar offenses, was arrested and is in custody on an arrest warrant from North Rhine-Westphalia. His 56-year-old father and 32-year-old son were also identified in the investigation. Particularly explosive: The 56-year-old was about to go on a long stay abroad, which prompted the police to act quickly and search his apartment in Taunusstein. Numerous valuables, including jewelry, expensive handbags and a significant amount of cash, were seized during the search Wiesbaden currently reported.
Investigations and outlook
The Wiesbaden public prosecutor's office has applied for an arrest warrant against the 56-year-old suspect, which was approved by the district court. The 32-year-old son remains at large while the investigation continues. The police hope that the seizures will provide further details about the crimes committed and possibly identify additional members of the group. Information about similar offenses can be reported to the Rheingau-Taunus police on 06124 / 7078-0.
The cases of this alleged gang of burglars are not just a local problem. According to information from federal statistics, residential burglary is a growing phenomenon in Germany. In 2023, there were approximately 119,000 thefts in or out of homes, with over 77,800 classified as residential burglaries. The clearance rate for these crimes is currently only 14.9%, which highlights the challenges facing the police. The risk of burglary is particularly high in urban federal states, while it tends to be lower in rural regions Statista.
The city of Taunusstein will certainly see an increased police presence in the coming days and weeks as the public prosecutor's office continues to investigate. So stay vigilant and secure your home well – you can be sure of that!