Daylight Catch: Young Scoundrels Nabbed for Scooter Stealing in Nuremberg
In a recent development, a Yamaha motor scooter that was reported stolen on August 21, 2025, has been recovered. The scooter was found at a gas station located in Witschelstraße on Friday afternoon.
The Nuremberg-West Police Station, a part of the Bavarian Police Headquarters Middle Franconia, initiated an investigation on suspicion of theft following a report from witnesses. Upon arrival at the gas station, officers discovered several juveniles aged 14 and 15, who were found refueling the scooter. However, the main driver had already fled by the time the police arrived.
Despite the arrest of the juveniles, no further details about the identity of the individuals involved or the outcome of the investigation, such as arrests or charges, have been provided. The investigation into the theft of the motor scooter is ongoing.
The discovery of the stolen scooter was made by relatives around 2:00 PM. The police are yet to disclose the location of the scooter during the investigation.
Following the completion of the police measures, the motor scooter was returned to its rightful owner. The identity of the juveniles involved in the incident remains unknown.
The recovery of the stolen motor scooter marks a significant step in the investigation, but the case remains active as the police continue to seek the main driver and gather further evidence.