Swiss and German police respond to weapon store burglary and theft surges

In Switzerland, authorities are conducting a major manhunt following a burglary at a weapons store in Sitten. The perpetrators broke through an entrance door and fled in a vehicle registered in France. The operation involves the Valais Cantonal Police, the Swiss Army using a Super Puma helicopter equipped with thermal imaging, and various regional police forces.

In the canton of Schaffhausen, police have issued a warning regarding a surge in targeted thefts of e-bike batteries. Thieves have been removing batteries from parked e-bikes while leaving the bicycles behind. Authorities advise owners to remove batteries even during short stops and to use high-quality locks.

In Germany, police in Nordhausen arrested a 21-year-old man following a series of nine cellar burglaries over a single weekend. The suspect was caught in the act during a new break-in, and investigators have identified two other potential accomplices.