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Chase in Cologne: Police find gang of thieves with 100,000 euros!
In Cologne-Kalk, four suspected thieves were caught after a chase in which valuable loot was discovered.
Chase in Cologne: Police find gang of thieves with 100,000 euros!
On Thursday, October 16th, a spectacular chase took place in Cologne that put the city's sense of security to the test. The police initially wanted to check a vehicle on Dillenburger Strasse in Kalk, but the driver of the Audi RS Q3, occupied by four men between the ages of 22 and 32, accelerated and tried to escape. Only a short time later, however, the pursuit ended on Ostheimer Strasse, where officers were able to arrest the suspects after a short pursuit. Loud Day24 An amazing loot was seized from the vehicle.
The officers found gold jewelry, two balaclavas and cash in the Audi. However, this was just the tip of the iceberg. A 27-year-old arrested man even tried to hide a bag containing over 41,000 euros under a car - a failed attempt that ultimately did not protect him from the police. In the mechanic's apartment in Gremberg that was then visited, further valuables were discovered, including jewelry and luxury watches worth around 25,000 euros as well as cash in suitcases with false bottoms, a total of around 52,000 euros. Such criminal activities cast a shadow on the general security situation, which, according to current police crime statistics, varies greatly in Germany.
Cooperation between authorities
Those arrested, who apparently come from Italy and France, have no permanent residence in Germany. This indicates a possibly well-organized gang of thieves. The 25-year-old driver of the getaway car was tested for drugs, which further complicated matters. His blood sample was taken and his driving license was seized. The four men are scheduled to be brought before a judge on Friday, reports said Express.
Overall, the case is emblematic of the development of crime in North Rhine-Westphalia, where the highest crime figures were recorded in 2023. Police crime statistics show that the most common crimes were theft, property and forgery crimes. In addition, the number of non-German suspects has increased noticeably: 41.8% of all suspects were foreigners. An increasing sense of security is also necessary in city states such as Hamburg and Berlin, as Statista highlights Statista.
The incident in Cologne raises questions about how effectively the security forces can act against well-organized criminals and shows the challenge that large cities in particular have to overcome in the fight against crime. A good hand in fighting crime is required here in order to strengthen citizens' trust in the police.