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Luxury watch worth 130,000 euros stolen in Heilbronn!
Heilbronn: Luxury watch worth 130,000 euros stolen. The perpetrator fled after meeting the buyer. Information to police requested.
Luxury watch worth 130,000 euros stolen in Heilbronn!
In Heilbronn on June 20, 2025, around 6:30 p.m., a luxury watch worth around 130,000 euros was stolen. The incident occurred on Gymnasiumstrasse when the 37-year-old owner of the watch was meeting a potential buyer. When the Audemars Piguet watch was handed over, the suspect grabbed the watch and fled on foot towards Wollhausstrasse. Despite an immediate search by several police patrol cars, these efforts have so far been unsuccessful.
The perpetrator is described as around 30 to 35 years old, with dark skin and short dark hair and a three-day beard. He was wearing a light polo shirt, a light baseball cap, light sneakers and dark trousers. The police have launched a call for witnesses and are asking anyone to report information to the Heilbronn police station on 07131/7479-0 in order to advance the investigation.
Increasing risk of watch theft
This audacity is part of a worrying trend. More and more criminal investigation offices are warning of an increasing number of watch thefts, especially in upscale environments such as hotels, bars and shops. uhrenkosmos highlights that criminals often specifically observe people in order to steal watches. Luxury watches are particularly attractive because they are easier to steal and transport than cars, for example.
To protect yourself from such theft, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant. Luxury watch theft can happen in a matter of seconds. Experts recommend keeping all watch documents and relevant data, such as watch ID cards, safe. It is also recommended to register the watch with the manufacturer or jeweler. These measures could not only help in the event of theft, but also result in an extension of the warranty period for new watches.
The dramatic increase in watch thefts makes it even more important to pay attention to such measures and to be careful at all times. Do you have a luxury watch? Then consider what safety precautions you can take to protect your valuable jewelry.