# Property crime and theft in Central Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/property-crime-and-theft-in-central-europe
> Updated: 2026-09-02T09:50:10.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Criminal activity involving theft and home intrusions has been reported across several Central European locations.

In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, police responded to various incidents including a burglary in Pardubice where suspects attempted to escape via rooftops, and the theft of shipments from parcel lockers in Košice. The latter incident also involved the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.

In Poland, investigations are underway regarding home burglaries in the Nowy Sącz area. Additionally, a serious incident was reported in Zalesie, where perpetrators allegedly impersonated police officers to enter a residence, stole valuables, and left the homeowner in a forest. Authorities confirmed no physical injuries occurred in the Zalesie case, though the suspects remain at large.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Police investigate home burglaries and impersonation robbery in Poland

Police are investigating several home crimes in Poland, including burglaries in Nowy Sącz and a brazen home invasion in Zalesie by individuals impersonating police officers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-investigate-home-burglaries-and-impersonation-robbery-in-poland

### 2026-08-20: Police respond to burglaries and thefts in Pardubice and Košice

Police in Pardubice, Košice, and Linz responded to various incidents, including a dramatic ledge-climbing burglary escape, a parcel locker theft involving suspected drugs, and a neighbor dispute.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pardubice-police-detain-burglary-suspects-after-ledge-pursuit

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