Damage in the train station: Unknowns damage cars on train

Damage in the train station: Unknowns damage cars on train

in Munich, an incident caused excitement on a car transport withdrawal when unknown perpetrators damaged twelve vehicles. The damage amounts to an estimated 50,000 euros, the police said. The crime occurred between Wednesday and Thursday when several wipers were violently torn down.

The vehicles were in a train station, and only when unloading in Rohrbach did the entire extent of the destruction become visible. Before that, the officers had checked the train in Milbertshofen, whereby no damage was found. It is unclear when exactly the perpetrators did their work, but that they were able to remove the wipers and fly them back and forth through the wind has probably caused further scratch marks on the new car.

background and meaning of the crime

This incident is not just an isolated case. It follows a troubling wave of property damage to cars that have recently been observed in South Tyrol and other regions. There, car owners even stayed in their vehicles, hoping to deter potential perpetrators. The incident in Munich raises questions about security at car transports and monitoring in train stations.

The police have started the investigation and is looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators. It remains to be seen whether arrests will occur and what measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. Additional information can be found here.