In Hanover, a 21-year-old burglar was apprehended by the Federal Police, as he lacked an ICE pass.
A 21-year-old man was arrested by federal police in Hannover late on Monday evening, following a series of suspected thefts and fraudulent activities.
The man's arrest was initiated after a ticket check on an Intercity Express (ICE) train. Upon further investigation, officers discovered stolen items and suspicious bank cards in his possession, leading to his suspicion of theft.
The stolen items found on him included a switchblade, an illegal object, and animal repellent spray, which is banned at Hannover Central Station. The switchblade was hidden in the man's underwear but was not used.
A woman had previously reported her bank card and white headphones as stolen. One of the bank cards found on the man was issued to a woman with a different name, raising further suspicion.
Officers also found a backpack containing several bank cards that did not belong to the man. It is being investigated whether these bank cards were misused and the extent of the damage caused.
The federal police have initiated investigations for fraud, theft with a weapon, violations of the weapons law, and the general ban on carrying animal repellent spray at Hannover Central Station.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if the man used the stolen bank cards. The man was released from custody around 2 AM after completing the police measures.
The extent of the damage caused by the theft is still under investigation. The search results do not provide information about what the suspect was doing at the time of the suspicion of multiple thefts before his arrest in Hanover.
The train conductor was contacted by the federal police in relation to the man's travel without a ticket on the ICE train. The man's arrest serves as a reminder of the importance of securing personal belongings and adhering to travel regulations.
