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Solar park in Euskirchen-Wißkirchen crippled by brazen cable theft

A daring nighttime raid left a renewable energy hub paralyzed. Authorities now hunt for clues—and the thieves who targeted critical infrastructure.

Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.
Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.

Solar park in Euskirchen-Wißkirchen crippled by brazen cable theft

Authorities in Euskirchen-Wißkirchen are investigating a theft at a local solar park near me. Unknown perpetrators forced entry into the site and damaged cable harnesses, rendering the park inoperable. The incident occurred between Wednesday, February 26, 2:40 a.m. and Thursday, February 27, 3:00 a.m. The criminals cut and stole approximately 110 meters of cable, causing significant damage. The main entrance gate was forced open, and a section of chain-link fencing was damaged. Criminal police have launched an investigation and filed a report for theft. The total extent of the damage and the number of stolen cables remain undetermined. The solar park near me in Euskirchen-Wißkirchen is currently inoperable due to the theft and damage. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.

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