In the fall of 2024, the police saw that the number of burglaries in cars, especially company cars, increased significantly. Then most of the burglaries took place in Uppsala, but have since spread in other parts of the region Mitt, Arboga, Bergslagen and parts of eastern Sweden.
The police are now fearing another theft wave and says in a press release that it may be an international crime network.
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Wave of burglary in company cars
“The large amount of burglary that happened last in Uppsala and which has happened in other regions lately, however, indicates that we have one or more international crime networks here,” says Lisa JohanssonAnalysts on the crime coordination of the police region Mitt.
The burglaries have been focused on company cars and the thieves have often been in search of different types of tools or other gadgets of high value. Usually they go about cutting the plate on the car, accessing locking function and emptying the car, the police write on their website.
“The modus is known before and can be linked to international crime networks, although it is sometimes used by local players,” Johansson said in the press release.
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Police call to car owner
Now the police warn the owners of company cars and advise the owners to leave tanker cards, tools or other valuable goods in the car without supervision. The police also recommend that they park at illuminated places and feel after an extra time that you have locked the car behind.
“Anyone who sees an ongoing burglary is encouraged to call 112, and anyone who has any tips for the police about the thefts is invited to call 114 14,” concludes police the press release.
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