Cologne in turmoil: car thieves caught - a night full of crime!

Cologne in turmoil: car thieves caught - a night full of crime!

In Cologne, on the nights of June 23rd and 24th, two incidents caused a stir in which suspected car burglars were caught red-handed. The Cologne police were able to arrest two men, aged 22 and 27, who are suspected of breaking into several vehicles. During the investigation, the officers also delved into the background to these nighttime activities.

The first incident occurred on Monday evening around 11:40 p.m. in Rath/Heumar, more precisely on Pauline-Christmann-Straße. Residents noticed two people shining flashlights in the parked vehicles and immediately called the police. When they arrived, investigators found a stolen VW Multivan parked awkwardly in front of a caravan. When the officers searched the vehicle, they came across an interesting hodgepodge: drugs, foreign vehicle registration documents and even a stolen credit card were stored inside the car. The 22-year-old driver, who was under the influence of drugs and had no license, was arrested. His passenger, a 21-year-old, is also currently under investigation.

Arrest while sleeping

Only a short time later, on Tuesday morning around 5:40 a.m., the police in Longerich caught another suspect. A 63-year-old resident alerted the officers because a strange man was sleeping in her 76-year-old neighbor's VW Golf. When the Golf was checked, it turned out that the caller's car had also been ransacked. During the search of the 27-year-old, suspected stolen goods were also discovered, which led to his temporary arrest. The injured women were later able to get the recovered items back.

Both incidents fit into a worrying trend. According to the GDV, car break-ins and thefts are still a big problem in many cities, as SUVs and small vans in particular are very popular among criminals. Policyholders know that partially comprehensive insurance covers damage after theft, while fully comprehensive insurance automatically includes partial comprehensive insurance - this makes it easier to recover the replacement value of the vehicles.

The Cologne police therefore warn all drivers to be vigilant and to keep their vehicles and valuables safe. The example of these two cases reiterates the importance of acting quickly and calling the police when suspicious activity is observed. While the arrests are encouraging, it remains to be seen what further measures will be taken to curb this trend.

In summary, it can be said that although the police intervened successfully, the problem of car theft remains an issue. As the events of the last few days show, the perpetrators are often concerned with more than just simple theft - drug offenses and other crimes are also on the table. The citizens of Cologne should be aware of their responsibility and remain vigilant.

For details on the incidents and current developments, the report from rheinische-anzeigenblaetter is helpful Image sheds more light on the events.