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Car shock in Schmalkalden: Gray Opel Vivaro stolen! Police are looking for witnesses!
Unknown perpetrator steals gray Opel Vivaro in Schmalkalden. Police are looking for witnesses. Information by phone on 03693 591-0.
Car shock in Schmalkalden: Gray Opel Vivaro stolen! Police are looking for witnesses!
A serious car theft is currently shaking Schmalkalden. On Tuesday evening between 5:45 p.m. and Wednesday morning, a gray Opel Vivaro worth around 20,000 euros was stolen from a car dealership on Kasseler Strasse. In addition, two license plates of a customer vehicle parked there fell victim to the thieves. The perpetrators are still unknown and the police are urgently looking for witnesses who have noticed suspicious activity or who can provide information about the whereabouts of the vehicle or license plates.
According to the police, who published the report today, July 10, 2025, at 10:47 a.m., information can be reported by calling 03693 591-0 and using file number 0176934/2025. Anne-Kathrin Seifert from the Thuringian police is also available to answer any questions.
The current situation of car thefts
This incident is part of a worrying trend: According to statistics from the General Association of German Insurers, the number of car thefts in Germany rose by almost 20% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Nationwide, 14,585 vehicles with comprehensive insurance were stolen, meaning economic damage of 310 million euros. Particular hotspots for theft are in large cities like Berlin, where a car disappears every two hours.
- In Berlin wurden 4.266 kaskoversicherte Pkw gestohlen, ein Anstieg von 46 % im Vergleich zu 2022.
- Auf 10.000 kaskoversicherte Autos in Berlin kommen 42 Diebstähle, während der bundesdeutsche Durchschnitt bei lediglich 4 liegt.
- Die gefährlichsten Bundesländer für Autodiebstähle sind Brandenburg, gefolgt von Hamburg.
- Besonders beliebt bei Dieben sind Toyota-Modelle, mit dem Toyota Land Cruiser an der Spitze der Diebstahlstatistik.
The numbers make it clear once again that car theft is a widespread problem that also requires sufficient preventative measures. Owners of vehicles that are particularly popular with thieves should be particularly vigilant and find out about suitable protective measures.
The police in Schmalkalden appeal to citizens to be vigilant and to report immediately if they see anything suspicious. The security of your own mobility should be the top priority.