Vandals strike: Cigarette vending machine in Pfungstadt broken into!

Vandals strike: Cigarette vending machine in Pfungstadt broken into!

On the night of Sunday, June 15, 2025, there was an incident of vandalism in Borngasse that called the police to the scene. Unknown perpetrators violently broke into a cigarette machine and stole cash. The exact amount is not yet known. The police are now investigating at Commissariat 43 and are asking the public for help: Anyone who can provide information about the perpetrators is asked to call the telephone number 06151/969-0 to report. The perpetrators fled undetected and the police are now trying to quickly move forward with the investigation. The South Hesse Police Headquarters reported this in a report dated June 16, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

A similar incident was reported in Arheilgen in October 2024. Unknown perpetrators forced open a cigarette machine on Jägertorstrasse, stealing both cash and cigarettes. Here too, the perpetrators remained unidentified. The police became aware of this theft on Friday evening and informed them again about the possibility of sending information to Commissariat 43 via the number 06151/969-0 pass on how presseportal.de reported.

Safety measures and prevention

Vandalism of vending machines and other public facilities is an increasing problem. To counteract the damage, it is advisable to take safety measures. Professional providers like 180-sicherheit.de give valuable tips on how to avoid vandalism. These include, among other things, installing cameras or improving lighting in locations that are at risk from vandals.

It is hoped that police can quickly identify the perpetrators in both cases to prevent future incidents. Vandalism not only harms the businesses affected, but also impacts the community that suffers from it. Stay vigilant and support our security forces by reporting any suspicious observations. Together we can help make our city safer.