Brazen break-in at Schwalmstadt building leaves police probing thefts
Homberg (ots) – Press release from the Schwalm-Eder Police Directorate, September 30, 2025:
Break-in and Theft in SchwalmstadtTime of offense: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 6:00 PM, to Monday, September 29, 2025, 11:00 AM
Between Saturday at 6:00 PM and Monday at 11:00 AM, unknown perpetrators broke into a building on Harthbergring in Schwalmstadt and stole several balancing valves and water meters.
According to current investigations, the offenders first forced open a padlock on the building's entrance door to gain access. They then proceeded to the basement, where they stole multiple balancing valves and a water meter. Afterward, they destroyed another padlock on a neighboring building. Using an underpass with stairs, they entered a second basement and stole another water meter before fleeing with the stolen goods in an unknown direction.
The estimated damage amounts to a low four-figure sum.
The Schwalmstadt police have launched an investigation and ask any witnesses who may have information about the incident to come forward by calling 49 6691 943-0.
Yvonne Winter Chief Inspector (KHK'in) – Police Spokesperson
Media inquiries to: North Hesse Police Headquarters Schwalm-Eder Police Directorate August-Vilmar-Straße 20 34576 Homberg Press Office
Phone: 49 5681 774 130 Email: [email protected] www.polizei.hessen.de
