Police beats the thieves ring in Cologne: motorhome and valuable goods ensured!

Police beats the thieves ring in Cologne: motorhome and valuable goods ensured!

On Monday evening, July 14, 2025, the Cologne police acted against alleged criminals in the districts of Meschenich, Rodenkirchen and Zollstock. The numerous checks led to ensuring a comprehensive thief and several arrests. Among the confiscated objects were a stolen motorhome, machine tools and bicycles that were illegally obtained. This underlines the alarming situation in the region in terms of crime, which has increased again since 2022. According to Statista , around 1.78 million thefts were recorded in Germany last year.

A attentive passerby reported theft of clothing from a old clothing container on the street "Am Ziegel oven" around 6:45 p.m. The called police met directly for a 36-year-old suspect, against whom criminal proceedings were initiated. This is just one of the many incidents that show how important the vigilance of the citizens is.

The suspicion of stealing

at 7:00 p.m. the police in Meschenich noticed a white van whose driver behaved suspiciously. During a check, the officers discovered several power tools that were registered as stolen. In addition, older bicycles and used car tires were also found. The 27-year-old driver and his 24-year-old passenger are the subject of further investigations. The driver, who was already known for ownership offenses, had to pay a security deposit of 600 euros, while against both advertisements for stealing, such as Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reported.

The development of crime in Germany fears that the number of thefts and robberies could increase. In 2022, over 23,500 burglaries were recorded in North Rhine-Westphalia, which constitutes more than 35% of all cases in the federal states. The clarification rate for burglaries was only 16.1%, while the clarification rate in the event of a car theft was 31.1%.

driving without a license

The action that evening was not over yet. At 10:30 p.m., a 23-year-old driver was stopped at the foothills in Zollstock. He drove without a valid driving license, whereupon a criminal proceedings were also initiated. The police show once again that it is vigilant in the city and wants to prevent illegal activities.

In Meschenich, a parked motorhome was also discovered, the license plate of which was not suitable for the vehicle. During a review, it turned out that the motorhome was registered as stolen and is now in the hands of the police. The investigation continues to bring light into the dark of these offenses.

The incidents are an urgent appeal to all citizens: stay vigilant! Common efforts by the police and the population are essential to effectively counter crime in Cologne.