Fire devil ​​in Sonnenborstel: Insurance company offers reward after burning a series of straw bales

The break of the sun. A fire devil​​​​ is wreaking havoc in and around Sonnenborstel: there were seven fires between 2022 and 23 October 2024. In all cases, the police are investigating arson. A reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.

Straw bales and agricultural equipment burned. The Hoya police who are investigating these cases put the damage done so far at a five-figure sum. It does not disclose the exact level of damage. Two farmers are affected.

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“Until now it’s only been by chance that no people or animals have been hurt,” said police media spokeswoman Andrea Kempin. An insurance company has now offered a reward for information that leads to the perpetrator. the crime to be caught or to solve the crimes in total is 750 euros.

The Hoya Police Department has set up a tip line. Confidential information is also accepted there. The tip line is on (0 15 11) 637 01 43.

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