Around 11:20 PM, police received a report that the alarm of a restaurant in Vondelpark was triggered. Officers and a dog handler immediately headed there while the owner, remotely via camera footage, spotted a suspect inside the restaurant. Officers and the dog handler searched the premises to locate the suspect. Other officers searched the nearby area and then saw a person near Vondelburg in Vondelpark matching the description from the footage. He was immediately arrested and taken to a detention center.

Between July 2025 and January 2026, many burglaries occurred in hospitality venues and the tennis club in Vondelpark. Thanks to forensic investigation after the burglaries, two suspects were arrested following a DNA match. The investigation into the burglary spree continues unabated.   

Witness Appeal
If you know more about the burglaries in Vondelpark, the police would like to hear from you. People can report via 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000.

Report a Burglary
If you witness a burglary or preparations for one, you can call 112. The 112 emergency operator will connect you to the police of the requested region. Suspicious behavior can thus be reported via 112 if urgent. In fact, it can make the difference between an arrest in the act or not.