Burglars in the Hochtaunuskreis: Dog chases perpetrators from Weilrod!

Burglars in the Hochtaunuskreis: Dog chases perpetrators from Weilrod!

In the last few days, several burglaries and attempted burglaries have occurred in the Hochtaunus district, which have brought the police to the scene. Between October 23rd and 25th, 2025, several incidents took place in Bad Homburg, Weilrod, Grävenwiesbach and Königstein, indicating that thieves are active in the region. The authorities are calling on the population to be vigilant and ask for information.

Particularly noteworthy was the attempted break-in into a single-family home in Weilrod-Hasselbach, which took place on Saturday evening, October 25th. Between 8:30 p.m. and 10:40 p.m., unknown people tried to force open the front door. However, thanks to the four-legged family member, an attentive dog, the perpetrators were put to flight before they could make any prey. The material damage amounts to around 2,000 euros. The Usingen police station will receive information about this on 06081 / 92080.

Burglaries shock Bad Homburg

In Bad Homburg itself, apartment break-ins occurred in two different places. In Ober-Erlenbach, an apartment on Am Hühnerstein Street was broken into between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24th. The perpetrators, described as around 30 to 40 years old with dark hair and wearing dark clothing, appear to have acted in a well-planned manner. Another break-in occurred on the same day on Ferdinandstrasse, where unknown perpetrators forced open an apartment door between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Bad Homburg police are still interested in collecting information about the incidents and point out that tips will be accepted on 06172 / 1200.

Further incidents in the Hochtaunus district

In addition to the break-ins in Bad Homburg, there was also a break-in at a restaurant in Grävenwiesbach. This took place on Saturday, October 25th between 1:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with unknown persons forcibly gaining entry through several doors and searching the interior for cash. The police have also started investigations here. Information about this can also be reported on 06081 / 92080.

An attempted break-in was also recorded in Königstein on Thursday, October 23rd. The perpetrators tried to open the front door of a single-family home on Schneidhainer Strasse with a lever tool, but were disturbed and fled without loot. The Königstein police are asking for support from the public on 06174 / 92660.

In connection with the recent burglaries in the Hochtaunus district, there is also a report about burglaries in Friedrichsdorf and Oberursel. For example, on February 7, 2025, a break-in took place on Mühlstrasse in Friedrichsdorf, in which valuable jewelry was stolen. Taunus news “.

The police appeal to citizens to secure their apartments and houses well and to report suspicious observations immediately. It's more than just a local problem, it's a call to join forces to combat burglary crime.