Motorhome theft: Break-in in Eningen shocks the region!

Motorhome theft: Break-in in Eningen shocks the region!

On June 12, 2025, police in the Reutlingen area were called to several incidents covering a wide range of offenses. A particularly striking case occurred in Eningen, where a mobile home was broken into between Monday evening and Wednesday morning. The perpetrator tore out a window by force and stole various furnishings worth several hundred euros, as reported by news.de.

The popularity of RVs has increased in recent years, particularly before and during the coronavirus pandemic, with RVs appealing to many travelers. They can also be rented at competitive prices, often for less than 100 euros per day. However, this development has also increased the risks of break-ins and theft. It is advisable to secure valuables well in the vehicle and take additional security precautions to avoid such incidents, as mobile.de notes.

More incidents in the region

Another incident occurred in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, where a 41-year-old man caused several accidents with a suspected stolen vehicle on Thursday night. He drove under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content of over two thousand and collided with several parked cars, including VW, Mercedes and Audi models. The total damage amounts to around 25,000 euros. It also turned out that the driver was driving without a valid driving license and had to give a blood sample.

In Ostfildern, a four-year-old boy was injured while riding a scooter. He fell on a slope on Tuesday afternoon and was taken to a clinic for treatment with minor injuries. There was also an accident in Wendlingen in which a 61-year-old cyclist fell while trying to avoid a garbage can. Her injuries are unknown and emergency services took her to hospital. The resulting material damage amounts to around 1,000 euros.

Another traffic accident occurred in Altbach. Here, a 19-year-old lost control while riding a Husqvarna 701 Supermoto and collided with a KTM RC 125, which was driven by a 19-year-old. Both riders fell and the KTM rider suffered serious injuries while the Husqvarna rider sustained minor injuries. The material damage amounts to around 4,000 euros.

Crime and property damage

In Nürtingen there was a case of property damage caused by arson on Stuttgarter Straße. Unidentified people set fire to newspapers early on Thursday morning and fled when they were discovered by a newspaper delivery woman. The material damage caused amounts to around 120 euros, the police are looking for witnesses.

A break-in at a company building in Altingen was reported in Ammerbuch on Thursday morning. An unknown perpetrator forced his way into the building through an access door and stole machine parts worth several thousand euros. In addition, thieves in Meßstetten reported between Tuesday and Wednesday that they had siphoned around 1,200 liters of diesel from construction site vehicles.