Saxony: burglary with a manhole cover in an antique shop

Leipzig (dpa / sn) - With the help of a manhole cover, the window of an antique shop in Leipzig was smashed.

Saxony: burglary with a manhole cover in an antique shop

Leipzig (dpa / sn) - With the help of a manhole cover, the window of an antique shop in Leipzig was smashed. A suspected 31-year-old is said to have tried to steal jewelry worth a mid-four-digit amount, police said on Friday. The officials put the alleged perpetrator in the shop on Friday night, together with the stolen goods.

A witness saw the burglary and reported it to the police. The suspect has been arrested for the time being. Investigators secured traces at the scene of the crime, a procedure for burglary was initiated. The damage is estimated at around 2000 euros.