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20 clusters · 122 sources · 51 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Criminal activity and attacks on emergency services in DE/CH

Overview

By early November 2026, criminal activity and law enforcement operations continued across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In Germany, theft and robbery incidents remained prevalent, including thefts targeting elderly shoppers in Braunschweig, pickpocketing in Langenhagen, and armed extortion at the Straubing train station. Fraudulent activities targeting seniors were also reported in Kaiserslautern and Kelkheim. In Kelkheim, a violent explosion at a Taunussparkasse ATM occurred around 2:40 AM on a Monday, causing significant damage to a bank branch, though no injuries were reported. In Unterseen, Switzerland, authorities investigated an attempted theft of a freestanding ATM using a vehicle and tension straps. During the weekend of November 6 to 8, 2026, police investigated a series of burglaries across several German regions. In the Rhein-Erft-Kreis, authorities searched for suspects involved in burglaries in Pulheim, Erftstadt, and Wesseling. In Wiesbaden, police reported four apartment burglaries where suspects fled with weapons. Other residential burglaries occurred in Kandel and Metelen. In Hennef, perpetrators used a “window drilling” technique to enter homes and steal cash from wallets while victims were asleep. In Gerolfing, criminal police investigated a burglary at a single-family home. On November 9, 2026, new reports indicated a wave of burglaries and sophisticated fraud. In Herten, authorities reported thefts of cash and laptops from a school, two kindergartens, and a residential home. In the Recklinghausen district, a break-in at a bicycle shop led to the brief detention of suspects. Fraudulent schemes also escalated: in Gera, a man lost approximately 49,000 euros after criminals manipulated his online banking limits following unauthorized stock sales. In Bad Homburg, an 89-year-old woman was deceived by individuals posing as bank employees and police officers. Additional residential burglaries involving jewelry, cash, and electronics were reported in Kandel, Wehrheim, and the Lörrach district.

Entities

Germany · German police · Wiesbaden · Bad Homburg · Stadtpolizei Zürich

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] A man attempted to steal a bottle in a Neuhofen supermarket on October 21, 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect kicked a cashier in the left leg during a struggle in Neuhofen.
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect left a vest containing stolen items, documents, and a car key at the scene in Neuhofen.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police arrested a 16-year-old in Osterholz following an attempted mobile phone robbery.
[○ 1 SOURCE] During an attempted robbery in Grindelwaldstraße, a suspect sprayed pepper spray into a 27-year-old man's face.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Criminal investigators are examining whether two separate mobile phone robberies in Bremen are linked.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Three 15-year-olds were taken into custody following a second robbery in Ellenerbrok-Schevemoor.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A customer's wallet was stolen from a jacket pocket in an Alsfeld supermarket.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Empty crates were stolen from a beverage market in Sellnrod.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A fire occurred in a residential and commercial building in Alsfeld on Hersfelder Straße.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cause of the Alsfeld building fire is currently unknown.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 40-year-old Slovak national was arrested at the A93 border for an unpaid 6,000 euro fine regarding driving under the influence.

Timeline

1 day ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Police investigate burglaries in Hennef, Germany
Burglars using drilling techniques broke into two homes in Hennef, Germany, over the weekend, stealing cash while residents slept.
3 days ago

[CRIME] 22 sources
Germany reports various criminal incidents and police interventions
German police reported diverse incidents including an S-Bahn emergency brake in Hamburg, high-speed police chases, significant online banking fraud, and various burglaries and scams across multiple regions.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Police investigate theft and attempted robbery in Haan and Ettingen
Police are investigating a handbag theft in Haan, Germany, amid rising crime rates, and a suspected attempted robbery in Ettingen, Switzerland, following a customs discovery of jewelry.
5 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Police report multiple thefts and burglaries across Germany and Austria
Police in Germany and Austria are investigating various criminal incidents, including gas station burglaries, bicycle thefts, and diesel fuel theft from a tractor.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Police investigate multiple phone fraud and arson incidents across Europe
European police are investigating various crimes, including widespread telephone fraud targeting seniors in Greece and Switzerland, an arson attack in Germany, and a fatal missing person case in Austria.
8 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Police investigate thefts in North Rhine-Westphalia
Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia are investigating an electronic goods theft from a moving truck and a metal theft incident in Willich where a suspect allegedly struck a business owner with a vehicle.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Police investigate heavy machinery and fuel thefts in Germany
German police are investigating several thefts, including a 50,000 euro Liebherr excavator in Zülow and 300 liters of diesel stolen from a construction site in Dürrwangen.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 18 sources
Germany reports widespread series of burglaries and thefts
German police are responding to a wave of burglaries and thefts across multiple regions, targeting businesses, homes, schools, and even fire stations.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Kelkheim ATM explosion causes damage and triggers police search
An explosion at a Taunussparkasse ATM in Kelkheim, Germany, caused significant building damage. No injuries were reported, and police are searching for the suspects.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Police report series of thefts and fraud in Hesse
Authorities in Hesse, Germany, are investigating multiple incidents of residential burglaries, cable theft, and fraud involving individuals posing as fake repair workers.
17 days ago

[CRIME] 36 sources
Germany: Police investigate series of church attacks and various crimes
German authorities are investigating multiple criminal incidents, including a series of targeted attacks on five churches in Leipzig, large-scale illegal employment raids, and various burglaries and fraud cases
20 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Police investigate robbery and theft incidents in Germany
German police are investigating multiple incidents, including a robbery in Neuhofen where a suspect fled after an altercation with a cashier, and various thefts and a building fire in Alsfeld.
27 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Criminal incidents reported in Bad Soden, Eschborn, and Kelkheim
Police report multiple incidents in Germany, including an assault on a teenager in Bad Soden, fuel theft in Eschborn, and a fraudulent phone scam targeting a senior in Kelkheim.
29 days ago

[CRIME] 26 sources
Police report multiple robberies and thefts across Germany and Switzerland
Police in Germany and Switzerland report a series of crimes, including robberies, thefts, and assaults, alongside legal actions against police conduct and ongoing investigations into youth violence.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Germany reports series of burglaries and thefts
Various criminal activities, including jewelry store burglaries, residential thefts, and the vandalism of a historical monument, have been reported across several German regions.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Police investigate residential burglaries in Neheim and Herbern
Police are investigating two residential burglaries in Neheim and Herbern, Germany, involving an attempted break-in and a jewelry theft occurring between October 3 and 4, 2026.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 10 sources
Police investigate burglaries and arson in Switzerland and Germany
Police in Switzerland and Germany are investigating multiple crimes, including a luxury store burglary in Zurich, a warehouse vehicle fire in Schwentinental, and vehicle vandalism in Idar-Oberstein.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Germany reports series of thefts and burglaries across multiple regions
Various criminal activities, including retail theft, residential burglaries, and copper cable theft, have been reported across several German regions, leading to multiple police investigations.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 50 sources
Cologne shooting and St. Gallen police reports
A mass brawl and shooting in Cologne left one man seriously injured, while St. Gallen police reported an assault on an officer and celebrated the graduation of 36 new recruits.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Germany reports series of burglaries and thefts across multiple regions
A series of burglaries and thefts across several German regions have resulted in the loss of equipment, vehicles, and cash, prompting multiple police investigations.

Sources

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