Berlin police crack down on car break-in ring after yearlong probe

A stolen backpack and tools led to arrests—but was this just one piece of a larger theft network? Berlin’s detectives dig deeper.

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2025 November 10 . 3:01 AM

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are... — In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Berlin police crack down on car break-in ring after yearlong probe

Berlin's Criminal Police have made significant progress in a series of car break-ins. Three suspects, aged 21, 25, and 41, were apprehended in Weißensee following a meticulous investigation spanning over a year. The 21-year-old and 25-year-old men were observed by undercover officers smashing a vehicle's window in Prenzlauer Berg. The 41-year-old woman was waiting in a rented car nearby. The duo was later arrested, along with the woman, in Weißensee. During the arrest, police recovered a stolen backpack, various tools, electronic devices, and other stolen property. The investigation, case number 2413, began in March 2022 and concluded in June 2023. It is believed to be linked to similar burglaries in the area. Further investigations into this incident and potentially related thefts are ongoing. The arrests and recovery of stolen property mark a substantial breakthrough in the case. The suspects are currently in custody, with the 21-year-old and 25-year-old awaiting trial and the 41-year-old released after verification of her identity. Police continue to investigate any connections to other thefts in the region.