Series of burglaries in Munich: perpetrators steal large sums of money!

Series of burglaries in Munich: perpetrators steal large sums of money!

There was a worrying series of break-ins in various parts of Munich last night. On October 29, 2025, at 1:15 a.m. sharp, unknown perpetrators broke into a shop in Bogenhausen. They forced their way into the business premises through the front door and stole six-figure sums of valuables. The Munich criminal police took over the forensic investigation and the Commissariat 52 is investigating. Residents of Trogerstrasse, Geibelstrasse and Schumannstrasse are asked to check their surveillance cameras and give information to the Munich police headquarters on 089 2910-0, reports presse-augsburg.de.

It's not just the business world that is affected. A burglary occurred in Schwabing between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The perpetrators also forcibly gained access to an apartment on the third floor of an apartment building and stole five-figure valuables. Commissariat 53 has already started investigations and carried out forensic investigation. Witnesses who have information on Habsburgerstrasse, Hohenstaufenstrasse, Konradstrasse or Franz-Joseph-Strasse are also called upon to come forward.

Worrying increase in break-ins

The series of burglaries takes place in the context of a worrying trend in Germany. Loud Police – your partner In 2024, the number of residential burglaries rose by 0.8 percent to 78,436 cases. The damage caused by break-ins in the same year amounted to a whopping 350 million euros, which means an increase of 20 million euros compared to previous years. The average damage per burglary rose from 3,600 euros to 3,800 euros.

Another break-in occurred between October 27th and 29th, 2025 in Neuhausen, where an unknown person broke into an apartment on the top floor of an apartment building and stole, among other things, valuables worth five figures. Here too, Commissariat 53 initiated the investigation and securing of evidence. Witnesses from Volkartstrasse, Albrechtstrasse and Artilleriestrasse are asked for information.

Growing concerns about security

Particular attention should be paid to the security of your own four walls. According to statistics from recent years, the clearance rate for burglaries is only 15.3 percent. Improving your safety techniques and being vigilant can make a big difference. This includes always securing windows and doors and simulating presence when you are not at home.

Also on October 29, 2025, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., there was a break-in in a ground floor apartment in Mittersendling. Five-figure valuables were stolen here. The Munich criminal police are again carrying out forensic investigations, while Commissariat 53 is leading the investigation. Witnesses from the Gottfried-Böhm-Ring and Liesel-Beckmann-Straße areas are asked for information.

In addition to the burglaries, a neighborhood dispute in Neuperlach escalated in which a man over 40 years old threatened his neighbors with a kitchen knife. He was eventually arrested and taken to a psychiatric facility. The investigation into threats is being carried out by Commissariat 26.

These incidents highlight the importance of being vigilant and checking home security systems. Behavioral measures and modern security technology should be a priority in everyday life to protect yourself from possible break-in attempts. Munich citizens are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.

For more information and to report tips, the Munich Police Headquarters contact numbers are available: Commissariat 52 on 089 2910-0. Another alarming event is also one of the incidents of the last few days: On October 22, 2025, an 11-year-old girl in Bogenhausen was the victim of a robbery on the way to school, and witnesses are also requested here.