24-year-old arrested in Bremen after car theft!

24-year-old arrested in Bremen after car theft!

Den Haager Straße, 28259 Bremen, Deutschland - Bremen (ots)

The alarm bells ring in Bremen-Huchting! On Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2024, a 39-year-old man became the victim of a brazen car theft during a supposed sale. The man had offered his Volkswagen Passat on an online platform and met with a buyer to enable a test drive.

at 2 p.m. it started on Haager Strasse. After the trip, the seller got out to get the purchase contract out of his apartment - but when he came back, his car was gone! The alleged buyer took the opportunity and roared with the Passat. But luck was not on the side of the thief: thanks to lightning-fast search measures by the police, a 24-year-old suspect could be caught in the stolen vehicle on the same day.

The arrest and legal steps

The alleged thief was temporarily arrested and brought to the police station. The law enforcement officers immediately made a criminal complaint for embezzlement, and the investigation is in full swing. A clear wake -up call for everyone who sells vehicles on the Internet: security is going on! The Bremen police expressly pronounced prevention tips: Before you hand over your car, you only pass through personal handover accompanied by witnesses and avoid remote places. Protect your vehicle and never leave it unattended!

The prevention center of the Bremen police is available for further information: on Wall 195, phone 0421 362-19003 or visit www.polizei.bremen.de.