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Delivery car stolen in Freiberg: sunk in the Neckar by thieves!
Unknown people stole a delivery car in Freiberg am Neckar and sank it in the river. Police are investigating.
Delivery car stolen in Freiberg: sunk in the Neckar by thieves!
In a remarkable incident, a delivery vehicle from a fast food restaurant in Freiberg am Neckar was stolen and then sunk into the Neckar. The theft occurred on Wednesday evening when the driver briefly left the vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition during a food delivery. How Antenna 1 According to reports, the unknown perpetrators apparently intended to go for a joyride before sinking the vehicle into the water.
The police were immediately informed of the theft, but there was initially no information as to the whereabouts of the vehicle. The next morning, around 6:35 a.m., the police received a call from a passerby who had spotted the car in the Neckar. The police then organized a larger operation in which, in addition to the water police, the DLRG and several fire departments were involved. The vehicle, a Mitsubishi, was eventually rescued from the water using a crane.
Notable details of the incident
Insider information from the operation shows that a bag belonging to the driver was found inside the vehicle, but it was not stolen. A firefighter quickly determined that there were no people in the vehicle. The police assume that the perpetrators deliberately sank the car after their joyride. Stuttgart News adds that the theft took place on Wednesday evening around 10:50 p.m. on Bahnhofstrasse in Großsachsenheim.
The incident is a worrying development given recent statistics on car thefts. An analysis by the ADAC shows that the number of car thefts in Germany increased by almost 20% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The economic damage caused by car theft reached 310 million euros. In Berlin, considered the most dangerous place for car thefts, vehicles disappear every two hours. ADAC notes that Volkswagen and Toyota in particular are popular with thieves.
The police are now asking for information from witnesses who may have observed suspicious activity on Bahnhofstrasse or Talstrasse. This incident highlights not only the challenges of car theft, but also the need for security measures for delivery services.