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Consultation held by the Commission on draft directive addressing worker safety concerns associated with ionizing radiation exposure.

Unreported Burglaries Spiking in Mettmann Police District

Consultation held on proposed legislation safeguarding workers from radiation hazards.
Consultation held on proposed legislation safeguarding workers from radiation hazards.

Consultation held by the Commission on draft directive addressing worker safety concerns associated with ionizing radiation exposure.

On Monday, February 10, 2025, two burglaries were reported in the Rhein-Ruhr area, affecting homes in Ratingen and Düsseldorf Street. Another burglary occurred in a single-family house near Marder Street between Friday evening, February 7, and Monday morning, February 10.

In Ratingen, the burglary took place between 9:00 AM and 11:10 AM, while in Düsseldorf Street, the incident occurred between 6:00 PM and 8:20 PM. The perpetrators in both cases forced their way into the living spaces through various entry points, including the terrace door, rear door of the basement, and apartment door.

The search for valuables was evident, but no information on the stolen goods was available at the time of the report. The estimated material damage is several hundred euros in each case.

In Monheim am Rhein, the police department can be reached at 02173 9594-6350 for tips regarding the Düsseldorf Street burglary. For the Ratingen cases, the local police can be contacted at any time. The Mettmann police department also accepts tips and has a WhatsApp channel for important and interesting police reports at this link.

In a related development, a man approximately 170 to 175 cm tall with a short black haircut, a three-day beard, and an Arabic appearance is said to have asked for help at the victim's apartment before the Ratingen burglary. However, the name of the person questioned in connection with the apartment burglary on February 10, 2025, who resembled a man about 170 to 175 cm tall with red hair and an Arab appearance, is not publicly available. Whether this man is responsible for the burglary is currently under investigation.

The Mettmann police department encourages residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities immediately. For further information on the topic of residential burglary, visit the Mettmann police department's website at this link. In case of suspicion of a current crime, please call 110! For other contact and details, visit the Mettmann police department's website at this link.

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