Police are looking for witnesses for theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser in Cologne!

Police are looking for witnesses for theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser in Cologne!

On Wednesday, June 25th, a black Toyota Land Cruiser was stolen in Cologne-Braunsfeld. The car, which had a license plate with the “Prüm” city identifier (Prüm), parked around 11 p.m. in Geilenkirchener Strasse. A dog that was in the owner's house reported around 4 a.m., which could possibly have been the time of theft. Despite the rapid reaction of the police, the Land Cruiser remained unnecessary.

However, the police are pursuing a trace that could make hope of a quick search for the search. There was an iPad in the vehicle that was located at 7 a.m. in the vicinity of Baden Allee/Toyota Allee. The officials are now asking the population for help: Who saw suspicious people or vehicles in Geilenkirchener Strasse between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Wednesday evening? Your observations could be of great importance.

appeal to the citizens

The Cologne police call on all witnesses to provide information on the remaining of the Country Cruiser. Particular attention also applies to observations in the Badische Allee and Toyota Allee. Messages can be submitted directly to the criminal commissioner 74 on 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de. Every note counts and can help to get the vehicle back!

This incident is not alone; Motor crime rose in Germany in 2023. As the Federal Criminal Police Office reports, 15,924 cars were permanently stolen - an increase of 9 percent compared to the previous year. Vehicles of foreign manufacturers, including Toyota, are increasingly getting into the crosshairs of perpetrators. Criminals are increasingly using criminals, including the "Keyless GO" technique to steal vehicles.

distribution and protective measures

The numbers regarding the increased thefts are alarming. More and more vehicles from Germany are found abroad. Most stolen cars go through transit regions in Eastern Europe and get to other target markets via Turkey. In order to protect yourself from a possible theft, the keys in aluminum sleeves or special boxes are advised and not to take off directly at the apartment door. These simple measures can help to secure your own vehicle and put potential thieves the craft.

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