Gyms Becoming Prey for Burglars
In the quiet town of Neuss, two fitness studios on Venloer Street were broken into overnight from Friday to Saturday, 4th and 5th of September, 2020.
The first incident occurred at a sports studio, where a damaged door, a broken window, and a ransacked counter area indicated the presence of the perpetrators. A 48-year-old cyclist, a known suspect in the incidents, was stopped on Venloer Street and arrested due to the presence of energy bars found in his bike basket, which were mainly sold in the affected sports studio.
The cyclist, however, was unable to explain his early morning outing. Whether he has a connection to both incidents remains to be seen from the investigations of the criminal police.
In a separate incident, another fitness studio on Venloer Street in Rommerskirchen-Gill was targeted. A witness called the emergency services, and police officers were deployed to the scene. Two men aged 38 and 46 were stopped in a car near the crime scene, but they denied any criminal intent.
Despite their denials, two suspects were arrested shortly afterwards due to successful surveillance. The names or identities of the suspects have not been publicly disclosed.
A police dog was used to inspect the building and found loot, including a laptop, a piggy bank, burglary tools, and the items in nearby bushes, which were secured as potential evidence. The police continued their search for more evidence and potential suspects.
A 30-year-old man was arrested provisionally at the town hall car park, but further investigation did not support a suspicion against him.
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As the investigation continues, the Neuss police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
