Police investigate burglaries in Hennef, Germany

Police in Hennef, Germany, are investigating at least two burglaries that occurred over the weekend of November 7 to November 8. In the Rott district, perpetrators used a technique known as “window drilling” to gain entry to two homes.

In one instance, burglars entered through a rear terrace door on Selbachstraße, while in another, they accessed a basement apartment via a door on Im großen Garten. The intruders reportedly used drills to create holes in window or door frames to manipulate handles with tools. The victims, who were asleep during the incidents, reported that the thieves stole several hundred euros in cash from wallets.

Authorities noted that burglary rates in North Rhine-Westphalia rose by approximately 15 percent between 2022 and 2023. The police are requesting witnesses to come forward and are offering free consultations on burglary prevention.