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Thieves on the ICE: Smartphone stolen while going to the toilet!
A man stole a high-quality smartphone on the ICE train during a toilet break. The federal police were able to temporarily arrest him.
Thieves on the ICE: Smartphone stolen while going to the toilet!
An incident on the ICE train between Cologne and Hamburg has brought the Federal Police onto the scene. On the evening of October 19, 2024, around 7:30 p.m., a high-quality smartphone worth around 1,000 euros was stolen. The on-board atmosphere was marred by a theft that occurred during a brief toilet visit.
A 30-year-old woman left her smartphone in her seat while she went to the toilet with her small child. A 29-year-old man took advantage of this careless second to acquire the unattended device. Fortunately, an attentive fellow passenger noticed the man's suspicious behavior and informed the woman concerned.
Federal police intervention
The woman immediately informed the train attendant about the theft. He acted quickly and informed the Hamburg Federal Police operations center. When the train pulled into Hamburg Central Station, the officers were already prepared and were able to catch and arrest the suspect on the train.
When the man was searched, the police not only found the stolen smartphone hidden in his jacket pocket, but also two small bags containing a suspected drug substance. The Syrian suspect was then taken to the federal police station at the main train station, where several criminal proceedings were initiated against him, including for theft and violation of the Narcotics Act.
The stolen smartphone was returned to the woman after the investigation was completed. The lax handling of valuables on public transport has once again prompted the Federal Police to warn travelers: "Be vigilant and never leave your luggage and valuables unattended on the train. This is essentially an invitation for criminals to quickly and easily get their hands on loot." The police emphasize the importance of caution when handling valuables while traveling.
In connection with the incident, the Federal Police emphasizes the importance of acting quickly in the event of theft. In this case, the person affected reacted correctly and immediately informed the train attendant, which ultimately led to the arrest of the perpetrator. It shows once again that vigilance on public transport is of great importance, as reported by www.presseportal.de.