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Suspects taken into custody following an alleged break-in attempt

Small town located in the Lüchow-Dannenberg district in Lower Saxony, Germany

Suspects were apprehended by the police following an unsuccessful break-in attempt
Suspects were apprehended by the police following an unsuccessful break-in attempt

Suspects taken into custody following an alleged break-in attempt

In the quiet town of Reinfeld, Germany, an attempted break-in occurred at an empty building on Paul-von-Schoenaich-Straße on August 26, 2025. Two suspects, aged 28 and 29, both local residents of Reinfeld, were apprehended during the incident.

The incident unfolded around 22:55, and during the subsequent area search, the police seized an illegal knife from one of the suspects, a 29-year-old male.

Following the initial police measures, both suspects were temporarily released. However, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding the incident, and as of now, there are no publicly available details regarding any suspects arrested in connection with the case before the investigations were completed.

The ongoing investigation is being handled by the Polizeidirektion Ratzeburg - Stabsstelle / Press Office, with Sophie-Marie Jakobi as the point of contact. For press inquiries, please reach out to them via telephone at 04541/809-2012 or email at [email protected].

For more information, you can refer to the official press release on the following link: Press Release Link

The public is reminded to report any suspicious activities to the local authorities to ensure the safety of the community. The police continue to work diligently to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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