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Suspected car thief caught in Leipzig – witnesses raise the alarm!
In Mockau-Nord, two men were caught allegedly stealing a car and the police are investigating. Suspect caught.
Suspected car thief caught in Leipzig – witnesses raise the alarm!
On Tuesday night, around 11:20 p.m., a suspected car theft was thwarted in Leipzig. Eyewitnesses observed two men on Komarowstrasse suspiciously tampering with several vehicles. They set off the alarm system in a Volvo XC60, which prompted the witnesses to immediately alert the police. A short time later, they were able to arrest a 33-year-old suspect of Polish nationality in nearby bushes.
During the subsequent inspection, the officers discovered various tools and electronic devices for vehicles. In addition, a small amount of a white crystalline, suspected drug substance was seized. The suspect's vehicle and cell phone were confiscated and are being examined for forensics. The police have launched an investigation into suspected gang theft. According to blick.de, the 33-year-old was released after the police measures were completed on the order of the on-call public prosecutor because there was no damage to the vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.
Context on car thefts in the region
The recent incident should not be viewed in isolation; There are increasing reports of car thefts in Leipzig. The Leipzig regional court recently convicted three men of serious gang theft. These men, aged 36 to 49, stole a dozen Ford cars last year. These thefts took place mainly in Leipzig and Brandenburg, and the stolen vehicles were taken to Poland. The total value of the stolen cars is around 200,000 euros, according to [mdr.de].
The increasing number of thefts has caused concern among the population and highlights the need for increased security measures. Both the police and the judiciary are making efforts to take action against these criminal activities in order to protect citizens and strengthen the feeling of security in Leipzig.