Damaged petrol station pump column in Oldenburg/Ostholstein
In an unusual incident, an unidentified man attempted to refuel a BMW outside of operating hours at a gas station in Oldenburg, Ostholstein on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The Police Directorate Luebeck's Press Office is investigating the case as a case of vandalism.
According to the attendant at the cashier's booth, the man drove up to the fuel pump after dark and attempted to refuel. However, he did not start the refueling process before driving off, leaving the fuel pump still attached to his BMW.
The man's actions resulted in the fuel pump being torn off the hose and a small amount of diesel fuel being spilled. Remarkably, he briefly stopped at the gas station after driving off with the fuel pump still attached, hanging the torn-off pump back on the pump before driving away in an unknown direction.
The current status of the BMW's damage is unknown, as is the extent of the damage to the fuel pump. The Police Directorate Luebeck's Press Office can provide further information about the incident.
The location of the gas station is in Oldenburg, Ostholstein. The incident occurred in the evening, and the Police Directorate Luebeck's Press Office can be contacted for enquiries. Svenja Pries, the Press Office's spokesperson, can be reached at Telephone: 49 (0) 451/131-2004, Email: Press [email protected], or by Fax: + 49 (0) 431/988-6-342901.
At this time, there are no relevant search results available that provide information about the person who tried to refuel outside of operating hours in Oldenburg/Ostholstein on Tuesday evening or the consequences that followed. The Police Directorate Luebeck is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The public is reminded that such actions are illegal and can cause serious damage to property and potential harm to others. The Police Directorate Luebeck is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and businesses.
