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Break-in shock: Students get into elementary school through windows!
Burglary in Ingolstadt elementary school: Perpetrator under 14, valuables stolen, police investigating.
Break-in shock: Students get into elementary school through windows!
On the night of Thursday, June 13, 2025, there was a break-in at the Mailing elementary school on Regensburger Straße in Ingolstadt. Loud Danube Courier Several valuables were stolen and the perpetrators also damaged items. A computer keyboard that was deliberately glued with wood glue attracted particular attention. The total damage amounts to more than 500 euros, while the value of the stolen goods is estimated at around 300 euros.
Initially, the identity of the perpetrators was unclear, but a witness tip led the police to the trail of a twelve-year-old student. During a court-ordered search, some of the stolen property was found on him. The boy stated that he and an eleven-year-old and another twelve-year-old friend entered the school through an open window. Additional stolen items were also discovered on the two friends. Interestingly, the three boys are criminally underage offenders who will not face any criminal consequences.
Another example of juvenile crime
In 2024, youth crime in Germany was one of the main topics in the news. Loud Statista The number of cases in which young people committed crimes reached an alarming high of around 13,800. This corresponds to more than doubling compared to 2016. An increase in violent crime can be observed particularly among young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and adolescents between the ages of 18 and 20. Experts attribute the increase to various factors, including the psychological stress caused by the corona pandemic.
Children under 14 years old
A controversial issue is the application of criminal law to children under 14, particularly with regard to serious offenses. While there are calls for harsher punishment, there are voices pointing to the need for increased prevention measures. Child and youth welfare services in particular could play a decisive role in counteracting criminal careers at an early stage.
These current incidents in schools and the statistics on juvenile crime pose challenges for society. Whether through preventive programs or legal adjustments – it remains to be hoped that the causes of such behavior can be effectively combated.