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E-bike theft at the train station: Police are looking for witnesses!
On July 1, 2025, an e-bike at Uhingen train station was stolen. Police are looking for witnesses and gives tips on protection against bicycle theft.
E-bike theft at the train station: Police are looking for witnesses!
Today, on July 1, 2025, the police in Uhingen reported the theft of an e-bike of the Cube brand. The Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 model was stolen between Friday, 5 a.m. and Monday, 5 p.m., when it was properly secured with a castle at a bicycle stand at the train station. The unknown perpetrator cracked the castle and stole both the e-bike and the castle.
The stolen e-bike is characterized by a light blue frame, an orange brand lettering, 29 inch wheels and a 12-speed circuit. The police authority asks possible witnesses to report on 07161/9381-0. The investigation has already been started.
Problem bicycle theft
bicycle thefts are a serious problem in Germany. Over 100,000 bicycles are stolen every year, which means not only a financial loss for the owners, but also a concern about the safety of one's own mobility. In 2024, for example, 135,000 insured bicycle thefts were registered, which resulted in financial damage of around 160 million euros. The average damage per theft was around 1,190 euros, such as adac.de.
To protect themselves from theft, the police advise you to use a stable bicycle lock, ideally an ironing or tank cable lock. Important features in the selection of a lock are tested quality, high -quality material such as hardened special steel and a solid locking system. In addition, the lock should be large enough to safely connect the bike with the frame on a fixed object.
prevention measures and tips
In addition, the police recommend that important bicycle data, such as the frame number, be recorded in a bicycle pass. This can be managed both analogously and digitally via the bicycle pass app for iPhone and Android smartphones. The app enables the storage and management of bicycle data as well as printing or sending this information. Further tips for protection against bicycle theft can be found on the website www.polizei-beratung.de.
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Connect
- bike to fixed objects.
- secure individual components of the bike.
- Use double backup with different locking systems. Secure
- front wheel. insert
- GPS tracker to locate the bike in the event of theft.
The police point out that the report of a bicycle theft is required within 48 hours, both personally and online. To support, you advise to provide all relevant documents such as the advertisement number, proof of ownership, bicycle pass and the proof of security. It is also recommended to contact local lost foundations, since stolen bicycles are often parked nearby.
It is important to be careful when buying used bicycles and make sure that you don't unwittingly acquire a stolen bike. For this purpose, the seller's ID should be requested and paid attention to proof of ownership in order to avoid legal consequences.