Stolen Fire Truck from Roding Used as Ramming Tool to Breach Fence
Fire Ladder Truck Recovered After Theft in Roding
A fire ladder truck has been recovered in the Bernhardswald urban area of Regensburg district, following its theft from municipal premises in Roding. The suspect, a 30-year-old individual from Upper Bavaria, is currently under investigation.
The incident occurred between 4:00 PM on August 18, 2025, and 4:45 AM on August 19, 2025, at Richterholz in Roding. The fire ladder truck was parked on municipal premises when it was stolen. The suspect drove off the premises by crashing through a wire mesh fence, causing damage during the theft and subsequent escape.
The City of Roding previously sold the vehicle via an auction portal to a private individual. However, the exact details of the theft remain unclear, with no further information provided about the suspect's identity or the arrest location. The estimated theft damage is around 2,800 Euros, and the property damage is approximately 2,000 Euros.
The investigation's focus is on the 30-year-old suspect from Upper Bavaria, whose identity remains undisclosed. Witnesses who saw suspicious activities around Am Richterholz in Roding or have information about the fire truck are asked to contact the Roding Police Station at 09461/9421-0.
The recovery of the fire ladder truck marks a significant step forward in the investigation. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the theft remain unknown, and the police continue to appeal for any information that may help in their enquiries.
