Authorities are actively seeking individuals who may have observed a significant event
In two separate incidents, bicycles have been stolen in the cities of Darmstadt and Münster.
On Tuesday and Thursday, bicycles were stolen in unspecified locations. In Darmstadt, an unknown suspect stole a bicycle from a storage room at Mathildenplatz, gaining access via the garage. The suspect used a lever tool to try to gain entry but abandoned the attempt and fled, leaving the scene in an unknown direction with the stolen bicycle. The theft occurred in the cellar of a building at Mathildenplatz.
In Münster, an attempted break-in occurred on both Tuesday evening and Thursday evening. An unknown suspect climbed over a balcony to try to gain entry to a multi-family dwelling but failed on both occasions. The suspect fled undetected each time. The location of the attempted break-ins in Münster is "Im Rückert" street.
No further details about the location of the previous bicycle thefts have been provided. Witnesses who have made suspicious observations are asked to contact the police in Darmstadt at 06151/969-0.
For further inquiries, you can contact the Hesse State Police Headquarters Press Office at Klappacher Straße 1464285 Darmstadt. The central contact is 06151 / 969 - 13500, and the email address is [email protected]. Maike Aschenbach can also be contacted at the same office at 06151/969 - 13130.
The head of the Hessian State Police Directorate, located at Klappacher Straße 14, 64285 Darmstadt, is Christian Vögele, who will assume the position of Police President of South Hessen on October 7, 2025.
As always, it is crucial to prioritise security measures, especially in shared spaces such as bicycle storage rooms and multi-family dwellings. If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the authorities.
