Drogenbos – Two men were arrested in Drogenbos on September 27, 2025, for allegedly using electronic devices to unlock cars at Shopping Cascade. Police are investigating potential thefts and commended a witness and security personnel for their prompt actions, reports 24brussels.
The suspects were apprehended after a vigilant observer noticed their suspicious behavior in the shopping center’s parking lot and promptly alerted a security guard, who in turn contacted the police at the Rode police station.
Authorities are examining the suspects’ involvement in any prior thefts in the vicinity. Investigators utilized electronic tracking to ascertain that the individuals had used transmitters to unlawfully access vehicles at Shopping Cascade.
Subsequent inquiries linked some of the recovered stolen items to previous thefts at the Cora shopping center parking facility in Anderlecht. Both suspects remain in custody and are scheduled to face charges in criminal court on February 27, 2026. Officials are urging the public to exercise caution when parking in communal lots.
Recent Criminal Activity in Belgium
On November 15, 2024, a significant incident occurred when a vehicle crashed into a computer store on Kattestraat in Aalst, facilitating the theft of numerous electronic devices. The investigation, headed by police spokesperson Lisa Wynendaele, is ongoing, and details regarding the stolen items have not yet been disclosed. Local business owners have voiced their concerns about safety following this incident.
As Belgian authorities grapple with rising instances of vehicle and property theft, law enforcement is urged to enhance surveillance and community engagement efforts to restore public confidence in safety measures across the region.
