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Lightning thieves break open machines at Esslingen University!
Unknown people break into machines at Esslingen University. Police are investigating theft and damage to property.
Lightning thieves break open machines at Esslingen University!
In an alarming episode, the police in Esslingen have launched an investigation into theft. Unknown perpetrators broke into several machines at Esslingen University on the night of Friday to Saturday, June 22, 2025. The thieves targeted three vending machines located on Kanalstrasse, including a snack machine, a coffee machine and a drinks machine. The time period of the crime was narrowed down to between Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday morning, 7 a.m. According to current police reports, the perpetrators stole the coins from the machines. However, the exact amount of money stolen remains unknown. The resulting material damage cannot currently be quantified. Special criminal police units have already been tasked with securing evidence in order to secure possible clues to the perpetrators, reports Stuttgart News.
The police emphasize that breaking into machines can be serious theft, especially if the result is taken into account in accordance with Section 243 of the Criminal Code. Theft of items from closed containers carries more serious charges. In this special case, damage to property according to Section 303 of the Criminal Code could also be relevant if significant material damage was caused when the machines were broken into, such as anwalt.de explained.
Legal consequences and possible penalties
The act could have significant legal consequences for the unknown perpetrators. If property is damaged, fines or prison sentences of up to three years are possible, depending on the amount of damage caused. In the event of the machines being blown up, which is also conceivable, this could be classified as causing an explosive explosion according to Section 308 of the Criminal Code; Penalties for this range up to five years in prison.
The police have already started taking DNA samples for forensic purposes in order to track down the perpetrators. A lawyer plays a crucial role in such cases. For example, he can refuse to allow suspects to testify and request access to the investigation files in order to reduce the possible punishment.
The Esslingen university community is concerned about increasing crime in the region. These incidents could not only affect students' sense of security, but also undermine confidence in security at educational institutions. It remains to be seen how the investigation progresses and whether further measures will be taken to improve security at the university. The public is asked to pass on any information about the perpetrators directly to the police.