Cigarette thieves in Leipzig: Escape into the water ends lightly!

Cigarette thieves in Leipzig: Escape into the water ends lightly!

The police in Leipzig were called for an unusual use on the night of June 17, 2025. Three men had tried to open a cigarette machine in the Knautkleeberg-Knauthain district. Witnesses noticed the suspicious activities and informed the police around midnight. When the officials arrived, the men tried to flee.

A 31-year-old suspect could be placed in a bush nearby. The other two, 23 and 32 years old, jumped to a parking space while fleeing and then into a nearby pond to escape the arrest. The police and rescue workers converted the pond while the two men stayed in the water for a long time. Finally they left the water and were taken into custody by the emergency services.

investigation and follow

All three suspects were treated by identification and were allowed to go again after their personal details were accepted. The police have investigated a particularly severe case of theft, since the men did not obtain access to the contents of the machine and caused property damage in an unknown amount. This was reported by the Welt .

The incident throws a light on the increasing difficulties in securing public areas against such criminal activities. In the most recent report by Blick it is pointed out that such raids are not only dangerous for the perpetrators, but also for passers-by nearby, which may be in danger through such escape maneuvers can get.

The police appeal to the citizens to report suspicious activities immediately to prevent such incidents in the future. The investigation shows that the structural challenges in fighting crime continue to exist in urban areas. The public is challenged to strengthen the feeling of security of everyone and prevent crimes of all kinds.