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Burglar in Görlitz: Police find stolen 850 euro bicycle!
Burglary in Görlitz: Police secure stolen bicycle, suspect arrested. Details about the incident and insurance tips.
Burglar in Görlitz: Police find stolen 850 euro bicycle!
A nighttime break-in at a bicycle dealer's shop in Görlitz caused quite a stir. On Monday morning, at three o'clock to be precise, the alarm system in Daniel Reichstein's "Radwerk" shop went off, which brought the police to the scene. Despite the bulletproof glass, the front window of the store was shattered. Witnesses report that the perpetrator used an ax to gain access - a total of 24 impacts on the remaining glass shards were documented. The suspected burglar, a 37-year-old German-Russian, was already wanted by the police at this point. Sachsische.de informed that the perpetrator was due to his injuries was discovered that he had sustained during the break-in.
After the police arrived at the scene, the stolen Radio Bike bicycle, worth around 850 euros, was found in a gazebo that belonged to the man. This was immediately returned to the owner after forensic investigation, despite minor scratches. The burglar was temporarily arrested and the decision on his whereabouts was made by a judge on the same day. Polizei.news reports on the rapid success of the police investigation and the return of the bike to the happy owner.
Bicycle thefts on the rise?
The incident highlights the general problem of bicycle thefts in the region. Statistics show that, according to GDV.de, high-quality bike models and e-bikes in particular are particularly popular with thieves. If you own a high-quality bike or e-bike, it might be worth thinking about special bike or e-bike insurance. These often offer significantly higher protection than classic household contents insurance and usually reimburse higher amounts in the event of theft.
The insured amounts and compensation claims can vary depending on the type of contract. Consumers have the choice between a replacement value or a current value refund. While new value insurance reimburses the current price for an equivalent new bike, current value insurance takes into account the value of the bike at the time of theft, which means that this is usually lower, depending on the age and wear and tear of the bike.
Overall, it is to be hoped that incidents like this one in Görlitz will remain the exception and that both the police and the affected business owners will continue to work well together to ensure safety in the region.