Thieves use underground car park in Ulm: cash and garage opener stolen!

Thieves use underground car park in Ulm: cash and garage opener stolen!

Today, May 30, 2025, a theft occurred in Ulm that had to call the police to the scene. Unknown perpetrators gained access to an underground car park on Buchhofsteig between 10:30 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. They searched the interior of an unlocked car and stole cash and a garage opener. The thieves were able to escape undetected with the stolen items. Due to this incident, the Heidenheim police have started an investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward (Tel. 07321/322-432) or to contact the Ulm police (Tel. 0731/188-1111).

Witnesses reported observing two suspicious men aged 45 to 50 near the underground car park around 10 a.m. One perpetrator was wearing a light-colored baseball cap and had a backpack with him, which made the two's suspicious behavior more noticeable. These observations could be important for the investigation to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The crime situation in Germany

The series of thefts in Germany have increased in recent years. According to statistics, around 1.78 million thefts were recorded by the police in 2022, an increase compared to previous years. The most common crimes are shoplifting, bicycle theft and break-ins in or out of motor vehicles. Theft crimes have experienced a noticeable increase since 2015, indicating a worrying trend. A focus is on North Rhine-Westphalia, where over 23,500 residential burglaries were recorded in 2022, which accounts for more than 35% of the nationwide total. The clearance rate for residential burglaries was only 16.1% in 2022, which illustrates the challenges for the investigating authorities.

The perpetrators in the current case in Ulm illustrate the growing problem of theft. This makes it all the more important that the public remains vigilant and reports suspicious activity. Every detail can be crucial in identifying perpetrators and preventing future crimes.

Considering the fact that the clearance rate for robbery crimes was almost 60% in 2022, cooperation between the population and the police is of great importance in order to increase security in cities and sustainably reduce crime. Further information on crime statistics data can be found in various reports.

The investigation of such crimes is of essential importance for the authorities. Public awareness and communication with the police are important pillars in the fight against crime. Therefore, anyone who has information about the current incidents in Ulm or similar cases is asked to come forward immediately.