Cars looted in Bad Homburg: Civil courage ends in violence!

Cars looted in Bad Homburg: Civil courage ends in violence!

in Bad Homburg there is currently a red alarm level when it comes to the safety of vehicles. In the night from July 20 to July 21, 2025, unknown perpetrators in the area around the Graf-Stauffenberg-Ring and Valkenierstrasse have misled. The thieves were targeting at least five cars, which ransacked several vehicles and only a few euros in cash and sunglasses as prey. The incident goes hand in hand with a worrying trend, because the police suspect that the perpetrators have taken advantage of a so-called "Keyless GO" system. Radio wave extenders are used with which the vehicles can be opened within seconds without the thieves need special knowledge of hacking. As reports to us Auto-Motor-und-Sport, a simple, legal device is enough to extend the signal of the car bracket and to steal a vehicle in Nu.

The surveillance cameras have recorded some details about the perpetrators. They wore dark clothes, were dressed in short -arm shirts and had backpacks with them. One of the perpetrators who wore white Nike sneakers was particularly striking. This type of crime is particularly insidious, since the burglars do not even leave the traces of a burglary - which could awaken the suspicion of insurance fraud. Police authorities advise you not to take the Keyless key near doors or windows and recommend using shields such as aluminum foil or using special boxes for reading out the key.

a brave intervention with dangerous consequences

But not only the cars are a goal, also courageous citizens who show civil courage must fear for their safety in Bad Homburg. On Monday evening, July 21, 2025, a 36-year-old man on the street "Beautiful View" and resolved into a dispute between a man and a woman. But his willingness to help was bitterly punished: the aggressor struck the helper and damaged his clothes. The perpetrator fled to Thomassstraße, and the police have now started the investigation into assault. Witnesses are asked to report on 06172 / 120-0.

The disturbing developments in Bad Homburg put pressure on the citizens and increase the feeling of uncertainty. In addition to car theft and assault, the question arises how to better protect yourself. In order to be on the safe side, vehicle owners should take proactive measures to protect their property. Because as you can see, it is not only important in these times to secure your car, but also to protect yourself in a potentially dangerous scenario.

The Bad Homburg police are dependent on information on the thefts and physical attacks. A concerned cooperation can ultimately help to clarify the incidents and help to increase the security in the city.