Crime-and-justice

School break-in leaves Herzlake police seeking public's help after theft

A bold overnight break-in at a Herzlake school left staff reeling. Now, police are turning to the public for clues to catch the thief.

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2026 April 12 . 10:01 AM

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The image shows a police car parked in front of a brick building, with a pole in the foreground and... — The image shows a police car parked in front of a brick building, with a pole in the foreground and trees in the background. The sky is visible at the top of the image, and the scene is likely the aftermath of a stabbing at a school, as evidenced by the presence of the police car.

POL-EL: Herzlake – Break-in at School

School break-in leaves Herzlake police seeking public's help after theft

Herzlake (ots)

Between 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, a school on Bookhofer Straße in Herzlake was broken into. According to initial findings, an as-yet unidentified perpetrator forced entry into the caretaker's office by damaging a small plastic window. The suspect then climbed through the window to gain access. A Makita cordless drill, including two batteries, as well as food items were stolen. The total estimated damage is approximately €500. Police in Herzlake are appealing for any information from the public.