Thieves in Steinfurt made off with copper pipe casings, causing extensive property damage with costs in the thousands.
Theft of Copper Downpipes from a School in Steinfurt
Thieves have struck a school in Steinfurt, making off with several copper downpipes in an incident that occurred between February 18, 16:30, and February 19, 08:00. The stolen items are estimated to be worth a high three-digit sum.
The downpipes were secured to the building with supports, but the thieves managed to unscrew these and cut the pipes from their mounting. The perpetrators of this crime have not been identified, and the name of the suspect is not publicly available.
The police in Steinfurt are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses. If you have any information that could help, you can contact the police on 02551/15 41 15. Alternatively, you can reach the police press office at 02551 152200.
The school on Emsdettener StraΓe is not the only location to have been targeted by thieves recently. The police are also investigating similar incidents where copper downpipes have been stolen. The police are urging property owners to take steps to secure their buildings and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The theft of copper downpipes is not only a nuisance but can also be expensive to replace. If you have any information that could help the police in their investigation, please come forward and report it to the authorities. Together, we can help to keep our communities safe.
