Technology stolen: 425,000 euros worth of damage due to break-in in Wietmarschen



Nighttime break-in in Wietmarschen raises mystery – police appeal for information. (symbol image)
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Break-ins in the Wietmarschen (district of County Bentheim) resulted in very high levels of damage. Unknown people broke into the company compound and not only took expensive equipment as well as measuring instruments and electronics – they also ended up fleeing in the company car. According to police, the loss was around 425,000 euros.

The perpetrator entered the building with three commercial units between 01.00 and 02.34 on Sunday evening. How they gained access remains unclear. The police are asking for witness statements.

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