Christmas crime spree leaves seven towns on high alert after burglaries
A wave of burglaries and thefts struck several towns in the region over the Christmas period. Between December 18 and 27, 2025, homes, businesses, and apartments near me were targeted in at least seven locations. Police have released descriptions of suspects but are still seeking public help to identify those responsible.
The first incident occurred in Altenstadt, where thieves broke into a single-family home between December 18 and 25. Jewellery and a toolbox were taken. Just days later, on Christmas Eve, burglars damaged a window to enter another home in Ober-Mƶrlen, stealing cash.
On Christmas Day, a ground-floor apartment for rent in Bad Vilbel was raided, with jewellery reported missing. The following day, December 26, intruders searched all offices in a company building in BĆ¼dingen. It remains unclear whether anything was stolen. Not all attempts succeeded. In Butzbach on December 22, burglars tried to force open an apartment door but failed. Similarly, a bakery in Nidda survived an attempted break-in over Christmas, as the door held firm. The most recent incident took place on December 27 in Ober-Rosbach. A man and a woman worked together to steal ā¬100 from a clothing store. The man distracted the cashier while his accomplice took money from the till. Police descriptions of the suspects vary. The man in Ober-Rosbach was said to have dark skin, dressed smartly in a beige jacket and brown checkered pants. The woman with him was slender, with dark brown hair in an updo, gold earrings, and a white quilted jacket with a fur collar. Other reports mention individuals between 170 and 180 cm tall, some with dark skin, wearing black jackets, and aged between 20 and 50. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Kriminalpolizei Friedberg at 06031 6010 or their local police station.
No arrests have been made so far in connection with the crimes. Police continue to investigate the incidents across Giessen, Bad Vilbel, BĆ¼dingen, Altenstadt, Nidda, Ober-Mƶrlen, and Butzbach. The public is reminded to report any suspicious activity or matching descriptions to assist the ongoing inquiries.
