Christmas tree thieves in Heidelberg: Police in action during a nighttime coup!

Christmas tree thieves in Heidelberg: Police in action during a nighttime coup!

In the early morning hours of December 7, 2024, a strange incident occurred at the Heidelberg Christmas market, which resulted in an extensive police operation. At around 1 a.m., security staff noticed two suspicious men tampering with a festively decorated Christmas tree. The two had obviously removed the cable ties and wanted to steal the tree Picture reported. Security forces continued the pursuit as the men grabbed the tree and tried to leave the market.

The fleeing suspects left the equipment in the middle of the path after security forces loudly drew attention to themselves. However, a stubborn security guard didn't give up and continued to pursue her. As a result, an alert police patrol was able to quickly capture and control those involved. When questioned on site, the main suspects stated that they had no intention of stealing the tree, but felt that they were being persecuted for inexplicable reasons. However, changes were in the offing, based on statements from the security forces freenet.de reported.

The good ending: The tree, which already plays a central role in the Christmas season, remained undamaged and was promptly returned to its original place, where it continues to spread the Christmas spirit. This incident shows the festivity but also the unexpected situations that can arise during the Christmas season.