Residential burglary reported in Bocholt
In the heart of Bocholt, a residential burglary has left the community in shock. The crime occurred at Gasthausplatz between Wednesday afternoon, 3rd September 2025, at 4:00 PM, and Saturday evening, 6th September 2025, at 10:50 PM.
The perpetrators gained access to an apartment by tampering with a window. The exact location within Gasthausplatz remains undisclosed. The burglars made off with electrical devices, but the specific details about what was stolen have not been disclosed publicly by the police as of now.
The Circular Police Department Borken is seeking information regarding the incident. Media representatives and the general public are encouraged to contact Criminal Inspection 1 in Borken at (02861) 9000 for more information.
For further queries, the Press Office of the Circular Police Department Borken can be reached at 02861-900-2222. The contact details for the Press Office are as follows: Sandra Biedermann (sb), Leonie Dreier (ld), Julia Hoffboll (jh), Markus Huls (mh), Peter Lefering (pl), Thorsten Ohm (to), and Tina Schellberg (ts).
The official website for the Circular Police Department Borken is https://borken.polizei.nrw, where updates and further information about the investigation may be found.
The incident took place in the city center of Bocholt, adding a layer of concern to the usually peaceful city. The crime scene, Gasthausplatz, is a public area, and the community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
