Three boys arrested over Amsterdam fire station burglaries
Police arrested three boys aged 13, 16 and 17 from Amsterdam on Tuesday on suspicion of burglaries at fire stations. Police say thieves took life-saving equipment such as cutters and spreaders this summer, forcing the fire service to take measures that affect response times.
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Detectives arrested three boys from Amsterdam, aged 13, 16 and 17, on the morning of Tuesday 10 November 2026. They are suspected of burglaries at fire stations in Amsterdam and Duivendrecht. Police also raided homes that morning.
The suspects are linked to break-ins at three stations: Willem and Osdorp in Amsterdam, and Duivendrecht in Duivendrecht. Police say the burglaries were part of a series this summer, in which thieves stole goods and specialised equipment.
Police say the stolen equipment is essential for saving lives. The fire service lost items such as cutters and spreaders, the hydraulic tools used to free people from wrecks.
According to police, the series forced the fire service to take several measures that affect response times. Police say the impact on firefighters is considerable: the station is their safe base, where they stay and sleep.
Detectives are continuing an investigation that began as a wide-ranging inquiry after the summer's series of break-ins.
Source: Politie
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