Over a Dozen Leads in Major Fire Case After "Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst" Broadcast
Rosenheim, Germany – The investigation into a devastating fire at a residential and commercial building in Upper Bavaria has received over a dozen promising leads following the broadcast of the ZDF television program "Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst" ("Cold Case Files").
"We are now actively pursuing every lead," said Stefan Sonntag, spokesperson for the Upper Bavarian South Police Department. "Whether we have received the crucial tip remains to be seen."
State prosecutors and the criminal investigation department have been investigating the fire, which occurred nearly two years ago, as an attempted murder and arson case. The case was featured on the popular crime show on Wednesday.
According to Sonntag, both the Rosenheim police department and the studio received numerous tips following the broadcast. The verification process will take several days to weeks. "We express our gratitude to all those who provided information to us," he added.
The fire broke out around midnight on April 3, 2023, in a residential and commercial building in Bad Endorf, in the Rosenheim district. The windows of a café and another store in the building were smashed. Witnesses observed two individuals entering the building through the broken windows. It is believed that these unknown individuals set the fire.
Residents of the apartments above the ground floor were able to escape, but one person sustained minor injuries. The damage caused by the fire is estimated at approximately €1.5 million. The criminal police formed an investigative unit, but no suspects have yet been identified. A reward of €5,000 has been offered for information leading to the apprehension of the perpetrators.
Key Details of the Case:
- Over a dozen leads received following the "Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst" broadcast
- Witnesses observed two individuals entering the building through broken windows
- Suspects believed to have set the fire
- Fire classified as attempted murder and arson
- Damage estimated at €1.5 million
- Residents evacuated from upper-floor apartments, one person injured
- Investigation ongoing, no suspects identified
- Reward of €5,000 offered for information
Quotes from Investigation Spokesperson:
- "We are going through each lead thoroughly."
- "We thank all those who have provided information."
- "The decisive tip may still be among the leads we received."
The investigation team urges anyone with information that could help solve the case to come forward. The identity of informants will be protected upon request.
Contact Information for Tips:
- Rosenheim Criminal Investigation Department: 08031/200-0
- "Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst" studio: 089/9501950
The Upper Bavarian South Police Department remains committed to bringing justice to the victims of this heinous crime. The investigation is ongoing, and the team remains hopeful that the perpetrators will be apprehended.
