Graveyard equipment: Large metallic grabber at principal burial ground
In a shocking turn of events, the Pforzheim main cemetery has become the target of metal thieves. The city's administration, led by Mayor Tobias Volle, is taking active steps to enhance security and prevent further thefts.
The thefts have affected both private graves and those under municipal administration. Among the stolen items are various copper grave figures, a bronze plaque, and an urn made of the same material. Some of these items are signed by artists and are over 100 years old, holding significant symbolic value for the relatives of the deceased.
Mayor Volle expressed deep shock over the extent of vandalism and destruction, stating, "The symbolic value of the stolen items for the relatives of the deceased is what matters to me." He has expressed full confidence in the Pforzheim police, who are leading the investigation into the theft cases.
The Pforzheim police are responsible for the investigation of the metal thefts at the main cemetery. They believe the thieves likely gained access through a gate on Eisinger Landstraße leading to the composting area.
Enhanced security is being implemented to protect the main cemetery from further thefts. Measures being considered or enacted include enhanced surveillance with high-resolution CCTV cameras, improved lighting, physical barriers, alarm systems, community and staff vigilance, marking and tracking metal items, and coordination with law enforcement.
The city administration is reviewing comprehensive security measures to prevent future incidents. Unfortunately, the precise and current measures being planned or enacted for Pforzheim main cemetery are not yet publicly available. Direct communication with local authorities or the cemetery administration would be necessary to get the most accurate information.
Mayor Volle and the Pforzheim police are committed to solving the theft cases and ensuring the safety and security of the main cemetery. The community is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police.
The investigation into the metal thefts at the main cemetery, involving items of significant symbolic value such as copper grave figures, bronze plaques, and an urn, falls under the jurisdiction of the Pforzheim police. As the thefts have also affected public graves, the city administration, led by Mayor Tobias Volle, is focusing on implementing enhanced security measures in the realm of general-news, crime-and-justice, including CCTV surveillance, improved lighting, physical barriers, alarm systems, community and staff vigilance, marking and tracking metal items, and collaboration with law enforcement.
