Geraardsbergen (Brussels Morning): The Geraardsbergen police busted a burglary gang responsible for over 30 thefts recovering around 80 stolen items of varying value. They are working to return possessions and ensure all involved face consequences.
The Geraardsbergen police busted a big gang of thieves who were behind many burglaries in the city and nearby areas. This organized gang targeted homes and cars committing at least 30 thefts over a long time. The police worked hard, investigated carefully and caught several suspects connected to these crimes. They are now following more leads to understand the full extent of the gang’s actions and make sure everyone involved faces consequences. The police in Geraardsbergen did a great job stopping a lot of thefts.The police care about keeping the community safe. People living there can feel better knowing that the police are working hard to protect them and make sure those who committed crimes face consequences.
What was stolen in the Geraardsbergen thefts and how did the police respond?
The police in Geraardsbergen/Lierde posted on Facebook asking people to check if anything was stolen from them. The spokesperson Karolien De Tuck, mentioned that the stolen things weren’t very valuable. It seems like the thieves just took whatever they could find easily not specifically valuable items. The thefts were more about taking what was available rather than targeting valuable things. The message to residents reminds everyone to be careful and protect their things even if they don’t seem very valuable. Police said that it is important to stay alert and take extra steps to avoid more random thefts in the area. This encourages people to be proactive in securing their belongings to prevent similar incidents from happening again.