Theft of Chickens Reported in Schwaan Garden

In a troubling incident early in the morning, residents of Schwaan reported the theft of chickens from a private garden. A local woman, aged 56, reported hearing two male voices around 9:30 AM on her property located on Spatzenweg. Upon investigation, she noticed alarming sounds of clucking and saw feathers strewn about from the window of her bathroom.

When she rushed to her terrace to confront the situation, the perpetrators had already fled the scene, taking with them two of her chickens. A subsequent search revealed a third chicken found deceased a few houses away from her residence.

The victim mentioned that this incident is not isolated; since February 9, 2025, she has experienced a series of similar thefts, amounting to the loss of one rooster and ten chickens to date. Additionally, she reported discovering two injured chickens in a nearby field, indicating a troubling pattern of animal cruelty and theft in the area.

Witnesses described the suspects as speaking fluent German, with no discernible accent, raising concerns about the local nature of these crimes. However, as of now, there are no additional leads or descriptions available to assist the authorities in their investigation.

The Schwaan police have urged any witnesses or individuals with information related to these incidents to come forward. Tips can be reported to the police department in Bützow by calling 038461 - 4240 or through their online platform at www.polizei.mvnet.de.

This ongoing situation has alarmed local residents and sparked discussions about the need for increased vigilance and community awareness to prevent further thefts. The safety and well-being of domestic animals within the community have become a pressing concern as these incidents continue to unfold.