Bicycle theft instead of joy: This is how the police grabbed the perpetrator!

Bicycle theft instead of joy: This is how the police grabbed the perpetrator!

In the Hovelland and Brandenburg region on the Havel, there have been reports about bicycle thefts again and again in the past few days. In particular, an incident stands out: On June 18, 2025, between 10:45 and 11:00 a.m., a 26-year-old departed his bike at the train station. A short time later, he was stolen. However, thanks to a GPS tracker, the bike could be located, which the police on the trail of a 63-year-old suspect who was found with the tool. The damage amounts to around 50 euros, an investigation was initiated, as [rathenow24.de] (https://www.rathenow24.de/newsleser/polizeimessungen-aus-dem-Havelland-und-brandenburg-an-havel-27899.html).

bicycle theft is a widespread problem in Germany. Over 100,000 bicycles are stolen every year. The region around Brandenburg is also affected. In order to protect yourself from thefts, it is advisable to use high-quality ironing or tank cable locks and attach the wheel to solid objects. It is also advisable to secure bicycle parts in addition and to follow the police advice. Thefts should be reported to the police within 48 hours, ideally with a police bicycle pass that contains important information about the bike, such as adac.de.

protection and insurance

But although you can be so careful, theft can never be completely excluded. Statistics show that in 2024 proud 135,000 bicycle thefts were insured - 10,000 fewer than in the previous year. Nevertheless, the financial damage amounted to 160 million euros, the highest level of the past 20 years, according to the gdv.de. Bicycle owners, especially those with high-quality bikes or e-bikes, should think about a special bicycle insurance. This often offers more protection than regular household insurance and covers various risks, from theft to vandalism to damage. In addition, insurance companies have higher compensation amounts than household insurance, so it can be worth thinking about the selection of the sum insured.

Before you buy a used bike, make sure that it is not a stolen bike. Always require proof of ownership and is careful with extremely cheap offers. In addition to the police, the search for stolen bicycles can also be done via local classified ads and dealers.

further incidents in the region

The police have not only dealing with bicycle thefts. On the same day, a 45-year-old driver in Rathenow was checked under suspicion of cannabis consumption. Signs were found, which resulted in a blood sample. An administrative offense procedure was also initiated.
in Nauen there was a break -in into a van at night that was stolen from the tool worth around 2,000 euros. Finally, a Renault transporter from a workshop was stolen in Brandenburg an der Havel. Despite ongoing search measures, the perpetrators have so far remained unknown.

Overall, it shows that protection against thefts is more important than ever. Whether through modern technology such as GPS trackers or through decent insurance-it is the responsibility of each individual to well secure your own bikes. Let's use the tips and let's be vigilant!