Bicycle thieves caught in Müngersdorf - police investigate!

Bicycle thieves caught in Müngersdorf - police investigate!

In the night of June 5th, Cologne-Müngersdorf became the scene of a rapid arrest of two suspected bicycle thieves. At around 7:50 p.m., attentive residents observed how the men stole a bike in Dansweilerweg and loaded them into a vehicle with a British license plate. After this sighting, they immediately alerted the police, who initiated an immediate search. When searching the Manstedter Weg, the police finally arrested the two suspects aged 28 and 31.

The emergency services not only discovered the two men on site, but also a suspicious Volvo V60 with an open bonnet. As it turned out, this car was registered as stolen in Hamburg. During further investigations, the officials found the stolen bicycle, which was already leaned against a garage with a dismantled front wheel near the crime scene. Both suspects were temporarily arrested; The investigation continues and the police do everything possible to educate the events. A report by messages together.

In recent years, bicycle theft in Cologne has become a real problem. The police have secured numerous stolen bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters in apartments in various districts, including Buchheim and Ostheim. Numerous individual parts of high -quality bicycles were also discovered, which indicates that the perpetrators often act well organized. According to a statistics of the GDV , owners should invest in a corresponding insurance, since these covers more risks than conventional household insurance.

Commissioner Michael Barwinski reports that the perpetrators often destroy bicycle locks with bolt cutters or battery lex. Some of the stolen bikes are resold in Cologne, while other parts come on the Internet or abroad. In order to counteract this, the ADFC bicycle club recommends investing in good locks and using at least two locks. GPS trackers could also be useful to find stolen bicycles. In addition, the ADFC calls for more secure bicycle parking houses in the city.

insurance cover - a clever step

For all those who have a high-quality bike or e-bike, the conclusion of a special bicycle insurance is advisable. In contrast to household insurance, protection extends not only to theft, but also to damage and other risks. In the event of theft, the compensation amount is not set over a flat rate, but is based on the actual value of the insured wheel. The customer has the choice between reimbursement to the new value or current value, which can make a significant difference depending on the age and condition of the wheel. More on the website of the GDV .

Developments in Cologne clearly show that protection against bicycle theft is becoming increasingly important. In view of the current events and the numbers of stolen bikes, it is advisable to act preventively through good locks and reactively through a suitable insurance.