Water main deliberately damaged
In the heart of Stuttgart's Central District, an unknown perpetrator caused significant damage to a water hydrant on August 29, 2025, around 20:00 hours.
According to the Police Headquarters Stuttgart, the suspect is described as a man aged between 18-25, approximately 180-185 cm tall, and wearing a beige jacket. The damage was reportedly caused by the suspect performing "bunny hops" and repeatedly stomping on the hydrant.
The damage amounts to around 5,000 euros, and the hydrant detached, sending a several-meter-high fountain of water into the air. It took the water network operator approximately an hour to shut off the water.
The Police Headquarters Stuttgart is seeking information about the unknown suspect. The department can be contacted during office hours, Monday to Friday, from 06.30 hours to 18.00 hours, at +4971189903100. Outside of office hours, the Press Office can be reached at 0711 8990-3333.
For media inquiries related to the incident, the appropriate contact is the Police Headquarters Stuttgart Press Office. During office hours, you can reach them at 0711 8990-1111 or via email at [email protected]. For outside-office-hours inquiries, send an email to [email protected].
The Police Headquarters Stuttgart Press Office provides these contact details specifically for this incident. The office's main location is at Theodor-Heuss-Straße 1, and further information can be found on their website at http://www.polizei-bw.de/.
At this time, there is no publicly available information about who damaged the water tap at the corner of Münz-/Sporerstraße in Stuttgart or whether the person was wearing a yellow jacket, as previously speculated. The investigation is ongoing.
