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Authorities seek bystanders who may have observed an attempted break-in of a private residence.

On the evening of February 17, 2025, an incident occurred at the Segeberg Police Headquarters in Ellerbek. For detailed information, click here.

Authorities seek potential onlookers to a thwarted break-in at a private residence.
Authorities seek potential onlookers to a thwarted break-in at a private residence.

Authorities seek bystanders who may have observed an attempted break-in of a private residence.

In Ellerbek, Germany, on Monday, February 17, 2025, an attempted break-in occurred at a single-family home located on Heidkoppelweg. The homeowner discovered the incident at approximately 19:15.

During the attempted break-in, two unknown suspects were trying to force their way into the house via the terrace area. The younger suspect was estimated to be around 18 years old, wearing white sneakers, while the second suspect was taller, approximately 190 cm, and both were wearing dark upper garments with hoods.

Upon discovery, the suspects fled on foot towards Röpenkampsweg. Despite the immediate deployment of emergency services, the suspects could not be located.

The investigation into this incident has been taken over by the Pinneberg Criminal Police - local department 4. The Police Directorate Bad Segeberg is leading the investigation, with Ralph Garschke at the helm. Garschke succeeded Andreas Görs, who led the authority until 2013.

Witnesses who may have seen any suspicious persons near the crime scene are being appealed to contact the police. Useful information can be provided by calling 04101-202-0 or in writing via email at [email protected]. For further inquiries, please contact the Press Office of the Police Directorate Bad Segeberg at Dorfstr. 16-18, 23795 Bad Segeberg.

The exact nature of the home and its contents that were targeted during the attempted break-in is not specified. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided by the Police Directorate Bad Segeberg. Jens Zeidler can be reached at the Press Office via telephone at 04551-884-2022, mobile at 0151-11717416, or email at [email protected].

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