Alarm level red in the Main-Taunus: Trick thefts and burglaries increase!

Alarm level red in the Main-Taunus: Trick thefts and burglaries increase!

Recently there were several crimes in the Main-Taunus district that presented the police with challenges. A trick theft that occurred in Kelkheim is particularly striking. On Saturday evening, a man was jostled by a stranger in a food market on the market square. When he was looking for his wallet after paying, he found that it had been stolen. The perpetrator, described as about 1.80 m tall with dark short hair and a Mediterranean appearance, skilfully took advantage of the distraction to escape the victim's wallet. The criminal police hope for information on the phone number (06196) 2073-0.

Another crime occurred in Hattersheim, where on Friday probably unknown perpetrators entered an apartment and stole jewelry. According to witnesses, the thieves got into the apartment building through an open door before they got out of dust with their prey. The police also ask for relevant information here and has started the investigation.

bike theft in Kriftel

In addition to the burglaries, there are reports on bicycle theft in Kriftel. In the night from Monday to Tuesday, three bikes disappeared from an underground car park. The perpetrator had previously tried to break a front door before cutting the bicycle locks with an unknown tool. The value of the stolen bicycles is over 11,000 euros. The police in Sulzbach are also interested in receiving any observations for this incident.

in Hattersheim there was another incident on Tuesday when two men tried to penetrate an property unauthorized. However, they were chased away by an attentive neighbor and fled. These uninvited guests were dressed as dark and described with masks or scarves. The police started the investigation due to the suspicion of trespassing.

Another alarm received the police for a fleeting driver who had damaged a parked car. The incident occurred on Tuesday between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a shopping market. The value of the damage is estimated at around 6,000 euros. The police are also looking for witnesses here who can provide information about the fleeting vehicle.

It was particularly noteworthy to have a trick theft on the A3 motorway near Flörsheim. A 54-year-old Belgian stopped after a man who asked her in advance as a breakdown of a breakdown. At that moment he stole her handbag, which, in addition to cash, also contained the car key. This caused her to no longer move her Peugeot, and ultimately the vehicle was towed. The perpetrator is described as about 175 cm tall, with Eastern European appearance, blonde hair and blue eyes, dressed in a light blue shirt and dark suit.

For all cases mentioned, the police ask for help from the population to grasp the perpetrators. Information can be reported under the specified telephone numbers and the investigation is in full swing to ensure security in the region. The progress of the investigation will continue to be observed in the coming days to clarify whether the cases could be connected with each other.

The background and further information on these incidents can be found to read in the article by www.presseportal.de .