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Guard Dog Killed in Break-In at Ohrdruf Metal Recycler as Police Seek Witnesses

Investigators say preliminary findings point to an assailant injuring the shepherd during a theft of non-ferrous cable worth several thousand euros.

Overview

  • Unknown perpetrators entered the Suhler Straße site at night and stole bundles of non-ferrous cable valued at several thousand euros.
  • Police report the guard dog left the premises through a fence opening and was later found near federal road B247, where it died from its injuries.
  • Officers believe the dog was injured by one of the intruders based on initial findings from the scene.
  • Gotha police are appealing for information and ask witnesses to call 03621-781124 using reference number 0238941/2025.
  • Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.