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Unsuccessful Break-In Attempt

Police District of Bocholt - Investigation: Crime on Weiden Street, Bocholt; Timeline: August 22, 2025, and subsequent events...

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2025 September 16 . 8:46 AM

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Unsuccessful Break-In Attempt

In the quiet town of Bocholt, an unusual incident occurred over the weekend. Unknown perpetrators attempted to break into an apartment in a multi-family house on Weidenstraße, as confirmed by the Bocholt Police Department.

The crime took place between 17.00 hours on 22.08.2025 and 21.30 hours on 23.08.2025. The burglars tried to force the apartment door but failed. The police are still seeking witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious during those hours.

The investigation is being conducted jointly by the Bocholt Police Department and the Circular Police Authority Borken. The police department in Borken is also involved in the investigation. No further details about the perpetrators or their motives have been provided.

The crime scene is the apartment in the multi-family house on Weidenstraße in Bocholt. The police department in Bocholt has appealed to the public for any information that could help in the investigation. Tips can be reported to the Criminal Investigation Department in Bocholt at Tel. (02871) 2990.

The Circular Police Authority Borken has requested that media representatives contact Sandra Biedermann (sb), Leonie Dreier (ld), Markus Huls (mh), Peter Lefering (pl), Thorsten Ohm (to), or Muzeyyen Sander (ms) for any media inquiries. The official website for the Circular Police Authority Borken is https://borken.polizei.nrw.

The news about the attempted break-in in Bocholt was transmitted via news aktuell. The incident is a reminder for residents to remain vigilant and report any unusual activities to the authorities. The police department in Bocholt reiterates that the investigation is ongoing, and any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in solving the case.