Law enforcement providing safety guidelines
In the past week (21.07. to 27.07.2025), six burglaries have been reported to the Oberhausen Police, sparking concern among local residents. The perpetrator, whose identity remains unknown, has been targeting apartments in multi-family dwellings, ransacking cabinets, and presumably stealing valuable items.
The incident that caught the most attention occurred on Falkensteinstraße, where the perpetrator gained access to the stairwell of a building in an unknown manner. The perpetrator used an unknown object to force open the door of an apartment and ransacked several cabinets before fleeing unnoticed through the main entrance door in an unknown direction.
The police are urging all citizens to be vigilant and pay particular attention to strangers in the stairwell or on the property, especially in multi-family dwellings. If you notice any suspicious persons or situations, immediately inform the police via the emergency number 110.
For more tips on burglary prevention, please contact your local police's crime prevention department. Our experts will be happy to advise you, even at your home! For personal advice, please contact us at: 0208 / 826 - 4511.
The police have a document named KW30-25_WohnungseinbruchsradarOB.pdf (6.9 MB) related to these burglaries. For further inquiries, please contact the Police Headquarters Oberhausen Press Office at 0208/826 22 22 or email [email protected] (for journalists/media representatives only).
Never leave main entrance doors open or ajar - not even "just for a moment". Be mindful and secure your homes to deter potential burglars. Stay safe and vigilant, Oberhausen!
