Officers Share Safety Advice
Oberhausen Police Issue Burglary Warning
Over the past week, a series of residential burglaries have been reported in Oberhausen, with a total of six incidents occurring between 21st July 2025. The perpetrator, who remains unknown, ransacked several cabinets and presumably stole valuable items.
One particularly notable case took place on Falkensteinstraße. The unknown perpetrator gained access to the stairwell of a multi-family dwelling in an unknown manner and used an unknown object to force open the door of an apartment. They fled undetected through the main entrance in an unknown direction.
The police are urging all citizens to be vigilant and are available to provide advice, including home visits. If you notice any suspicious persons or situations, please report them to the police immediately via the emergency number 110.
In addition, the press office of the Police Headquarters Oberhausen can be reached via their website: https://oberhausen.polizei.nrw. For further inquiries, journalists or media representatives should contact the Police Headquarters Oberhausen Press Office at 0208/826 22 22 or [email protected].
The police also advise against leaving main entrance doors open or ajar, even for a moment. Particular attention should be paid to strangers in the stairwell or on the property, especially in multi-family dwellings. For more information on burglary prevention, contact your local police's crime prevention department.
For personal advice, contact the Police Headquarters Oberhausen at 0208 / 826 - 4511. The spokesperson for the press department of the Polizeipräsidium Oberhausen is Dennis Brotte.
The information in this article was originally provided by the Police Headquarters Oberhausen and transmitted via news aktuell. The police urge all citizens to take these precautions seriously and to report any suspicious activities immediately to ensure the safety of their homes and communities.
