BMW convertible in Lüneburg burns-cause: technical defect!

BMW convertible in Lüneburg burns-cause: technical defect!

in Lüneburg, a BMW convertible, which was parked in the Brunnenweg, was set on fire on the night of October 9, 2024. The car burned out completely, with the fire brigade and police being used around 00:30 a.m. Initial investigations suggest that a technical defect, presumably from the battery, was responsible for the fire. In addition, a rear tire was damaged by the flames, which led to a total damage of around 5,000 euros. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the exact causes of fire.

On the same day, several incidents occurred in the region that employ the police. A shoplifter in a food market at the old ironworks drew attention. The 43-year-old man tried to leave the business with a sports bag full of around 100 euros. When he was addressed by a shop detective, he defended himself and fled. However, the police were able to put the alcoholized perpetrator in the vicinity shortly afterwards and initiated an investigation into predatory theft.

traffic accidents and crimes

Another event that attracted the attention of the police was an incident with an e-scooter driver who shook a cyclist. This happened around 5:00 p.m. on Hamburger Strasse when the e-scooter driver was traveling on the bike path with a pedelec driver. The cyclist then pushed against a wall and injured himself while the men continued without taking care of the injured. The police asks for information and investigates for traffic accident escape.

in Uelzen there was another incident with a traffic reference. A 17-year-old boy slipped on a street with his light-power bike and fell to the ground after slowing down at a red traffic light. The young person suffered minor injuries, while the motorcycle suffered property damage of around 1,500 euros.

A not yet clarified theft occurred on Hamburger Straße, where unknown people stole around 140 liters of diesel from a truck while the driver slept. The incident was only determined on the morning of October 9th, and the property damage is estimated at over 200 euros.

The police have initiated investigations in several cases and asks the population for help. Information on the incidents can be addressed directly to the corresponding police stations, as well as under the known telephone numbers. The officials warn for caution and emphasize the importance of safely stowing valuables to prevent theft.