Harley-Davidson stolen in Torgelow – witnesses wanted!

Harley-Davidson stolen in Torgelow – witnesses wanted!

Who would have thought? Last weekend took an unfortunate turn for a 45-year-old motorcyclist from Torgelow: his beloved vehicle, a black and blue Harley-Davidson, was stolen from the parking lot of the “Sommerfreude” allotment. The motorcycle owner discovered the theft on the morning of August 9th at 8:45 a.m. and immediately reported the incident to the police, according to the Northern Courier reported.

The motorcycle, which was parked the night before, more precisely on August 8th at 10:30 p.m., is worth around 18,000 euros. The Ueckermünde police are asking for information about the incident and can be reached on 039771 82224. Witnesses who have observed anything suspicious are asked to come forward.

The safety of motorcycles in Germany

To understand the situation, it is interesting to take a look at the theft statistics in Germany. In 2017, around 20,850 motorcycles and mopeds were stolen, although the theft rate varied regionally. While Bavaria and parts of Baden-Württemberg are considered safe, the eastern federal states and North Rhine-Westphalia are hotbeds of theft. Freiburg im Breisgau recorded a high theft rate of 120 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while in some Bavarian districts the rate is even lower than ten cases per 100,000 inhabitants Verivox.

These statistics are not only important for motorcyclists, but also have a direct impact on insurance premiums. In regions with high theft rates, premiums for partial and fully comprehensive insurance are often higher. Motorcycle owners should therefore take a look at their insurance and adjust it if necessary.

Tips for motorcycle owners

Theft protection should be a top priority for every motorcyclist. Here are some tips on how to better protect your motorcycle:

• Nutzen Sie immer ein zuverlässiges Parker- und Diebstahlschutzsystem.
• Parken Sie Ihr Motorrad an gut beleuchteten und frequentierten Orten.
• Überlegen Sie, ob eine Versicherung mit Diebstahlschutz sinnvoll ist. Teilkaskoversicherungen können bei Diebstahl hilfreich sein.

The incident in Torgelow shows once again that every theft is not only emotionally but also financially stressful for the people affected. For many, the motorcycle is not just a means of transport, but a piece of joy in life. It remains to be hoped that the owner will soon find his Harley-Davidson again and can support the police with information from witnesses.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information has the option of reporting directly to the Ueckermünde police station or using the police internet station, as already mentioned in the report Press portals. Every clue counts!