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Thieves Steal Grave Lights from Five Burial Sites in Fritzlar-Ungedanken

A brazen weekend theft left five graves desecrated in Fritzlar-Ungedanken. Authorities now seek witnesses to help track down the culprits behind this disrespectful act.

The image shows a black and white photo of a tombstone in the middle of a cemetery, surrounded by...
The image shows a black and white photo of a tombstone in the middle of a cemetery, surrounded by two poles with lights on either side and trees in the background.

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Thieves Steal Grave Lights from Five Burial Sites in Fritzlar-Ungedanken

Press Release from Schwalm-Eder Police Directorate – September 24, 2025

Fritzlar

Time of offense: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 PM to Monday, September 22, 2025, 5:00 PM

Unknown perpetrators stole several grave lights from a cemetery on Bürbergstraße in Fritzlar-Ungedanken between Saturday evening and Monday evening. The lights were screwed to the respective headstones at the time of the theft. A total of five graves were affected.

The estimated property damage amounts to approximately €150.

Fritzlar Police Station has launched an investigation and is seeking witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact them at +49 5622 9966-0.

Martin Stumpf Chief Police Inspector (PHK) – Police Spokesperson

For media inquiries, please contact:

Hesse State Police (North Hesse Division)Schwalm-Eder Police Directorate August-Vilmar-Straße 20 34576 Homberg Press Office

Phone: +49 5681 774 140 Email: [email protected] Website: www.polizei.hessen.de

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