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Dresden Police Probe Vandalism of 24 Cars Over New Year

Police have opened a case against unknown suspects after a string of rear-window smashings.

Overview

  • A total of 24 vehicles were reported damaged in central Dresden, with similar damage to each car’s rear window.
  • Nineteen cars were hit at the Haus der Presse parking lot on Ostra-Allee and five more on Käthe-Kollwitz-Ufer near Bundschuhstraße.
  • Reports of the damage spanned from midday on New Year’s Eve through late morning on New Year’s Day.
  • Police say no suspects have been identified and the investigation is proceeding against unknown perpetrators.
  • Owners covered broken rear windows with foil as a temporary measure after the incidents.