Mazda CX5 stolen in Oelsnitz - police asks for clues!

Mazda CX5 stolen in Oelsnitz - police asks for clues!

In the city of Oelsnitz in Vogtland, a car theft has caused a sensation. A gray Mazda CX5 was stolen between Tuesday afternoon (4 p.m.) and Wednesday morning (5:30 a.m.) on Oelsnitzer Strasse of Peace. The approximately seven-year-old SUV has an estimated value of around 20,000 euros and wore the license plate V-AP2108. The Zwickau criminal police asks the population for help and is looking for witnesses. The investigators ask: Who saw or heard something unusual during this period? Information can be given by phone on 0375 4284480. More comprehensive information about the time of the crime and the circumstances can be found in the report of the Free press .

car thiefs like this are on the rise in Germany. In 2023, the number of stolen vehicles increased by almost 20 % compared to the previous year. A total of 14,585 comprehensive insurance vehicles were stolen, according to the entire association of German insurers (GDV), which resulted in economic damage of 310 million euros. The city of Berlin stands out particularly because a car disappears every two hours. In 2023, 4266 comprehensive cars were stolen there, an increase of 46 % compared to 2022. Such statistics illustrate the growing problem of car theft in Germany, such as the ADAC reported.

Insurance coverage for theft

For car owners, it is important to know that partial comprehensive insurance replaces damage after car theft. It not only covers the loss of the vehicle, but also thefts of permanently built -in auto parts, such as on -board computers, airbags and radios. Damage is also covered by car windows taken. It is worth noting that the partial comprehensive insurance does not take place because no damage -free discount is affected. In the event of complete theft, the insured person receives the replacement value of the vehicle minus a possible deductible. This information comes from gdv .

Most car theft occur in large cities, with Berlin and Hamburg being the sad leaders. Rural regions such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, on the other hand, have significantly fewer incidents. The Toyota models are particularly popular with car thieves. Five of their vehicles rank among the most frequently stolen cars. In the current year, 63,000 thefts were also reported by car parts, which means an increase around 2000 compared to 2022. Catalysts, on -board computers and steering wheels are at the top of the list of thiefs.