Diebische Duo steals building equipment in Ulrichstein - 3,000 euros loss!

Diebische Duo steals building equipment in Ulrichstein - 3,000 euros loss!

On the morning of July 9, 2025, a remarkable theft from construction site containers was recorded in Vogelsbergkreis. Unknown perpetrators set off on Tuesday, on Tuesday, on July 8th, on the L3166 between the living area and Bobenhausen II, near the cemetery, to steal valuable devices. According to Osthessen News , a Motorflex TS 420 and a chainsaw MS 211 together, which together have a value of around 3,000 euros. The property damage incurred amounts to around 1,500 euros.

The Lauterbach police are looking for information about the perpetrators and asks the population for help. Witnesses are asked to report on 06641/971-0 or the online station of the police station. It remains to be seen whether the investigation will quickly make progress.

tendencies in crime

The incident in Ulrichstein is part of the current discussion about theft crimes in Germany. According to a report of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) there were a total of around 5.8 million registered criminal offenses in 2024. Part of this - namely over 1.94 million cases. Despite a decline of 1.6% compared to 2023, we are still above the level of 2019.

An interesting aspect is that theft decreases during the Corona pandemic, which is due to reduced matters. Now, after the pandemic, the numbers seem to have stabilized, which may also make the investigation into burglaries and similar offenses difficult. In 2024, the clarification rate for theft crime was only 31.4%, which makes you start -up and indicates the need for more prevention measures.

A call to vigilance

The stories like Ulrichstein that should be a wake -up call for everyone to pay attention to the surroundings. The focus on security measures and the use of technology such as GPS trackers could help reduce such acts in the future. As the police statistics show, a number of theft offenses are often the result of insufficiently secure objects.

So it is only to be hoped that the police quickly determine the perpetrators and the stolen devices will be found again. The population is required to be vigilant and report suspicious observations immediately. Together you can put the craft and ensure more security in the region.