In the Berlin districts without electricity According to the police, no large number of crimes have been noticed so far. A total of seven burglaries in apartments and four burglaries in businesses have been recorded since the power outage began, a police spokesman said.
Breaking into an ATM in the Spanish avenue The police prevented this on Sunday evening. She arrested several suspects. At around 9:30 p.m., police officers noticed a man who suddenly… fled from the machine to a car. Another man ran away from the car and was caught nearby.
The police also stopped the vehicle at the motorway entrance nearby, found burglar tools and arrested the three occupants. Signs of break-in were found at the ATM.
On Saturday, the police arrested a 34-year-old man who was driving a van. Here were a Special spreader, burglary tool and a radio found. In addition, the driver is said to have been driving without a license.
(dpa)
Berlin, January 5, 2026 – As large swaths of Berlin remain in the dark following a widespread power outage, police report a relatively calm situation, though opportunistic crime is emerging. Authorities have confirmed seven apartment burglaries and four business break-ins since the outage began, but are actively working to maintain order.
Power Outage Spurs Attempted ATM Theft
The sudden darkness hasn’t stopped some from attempting to take advantage of the situation.
- Police thwarted an attempted ATM robbery on Spanish Avenue Sunday evening.
- Suspects fled the scene, with some apprehended after a pursuit.
- A man was arrested Saturday with burglary tools and a radio, also allegedly driving without a license.
On Sunday evening around 9:30 p.m., officers intervened to stop a break-in at an ATM on Spanish Avenue. A man was seen fleeing the machine and jumping into a car. Police quickly caught up, apprehending one suspect immediately and detaining three others in the vehicle after discovering burglary tools at a nearby motorway entrance.
Prior to that incident, on Saturday, a 34-year-old man was arrested while driving a van. Police found a specialized spreader, burglary tools, and a radio inside the vehicle. He is also suspected of driving without a valid license.
While the power outage has caused significant disruption, the police have not reported a large surge in criminal activity. They continue to monitor the situation closely and respond to incidents as they arise.
