Dieselftiehl in Kehl: Escape from the police ends with a fine

The effects of crime on the local community

Kehl (ots)

The municipality of Kehl was recently shaken by an incident that raised the concerned question of how such acts affect the feeling of security. In the night of Thursday, an attentive citizen of the police reported a break-in at a gas pipeline construction site in Zierolshofen. Such missions are not unusual for the officials, but this incident throws a light on the need for effective safety precautions in the region.

the crime and the arrest

The police reacted quickly and sent three patrol cars to the construction site. On the way there, the officers came across two suspicious vehicles - an Audi and a BMW with French license plates. When the police asked blue lights and sirens to maintain, the Audi driver tried to flee and accelerated the vehicle at dangerous speed.

The escape finally ended between Memprechtshofen and Scherzheim, where the police could stop the Audi. When searching the vehicle, eight 25-liter canister full of diesel and a hose were found. It is believed that the diesel was stolen from construction site vehicles on the construction site in Zierolshofen. The suspects, both 26 years old and without a permanent residence in Germany, were temporarily arrested and brought to the police station.

The legal consequences

In view of the clear evidence, the public prosecutor's office in Offenburg requested that an accelerated procedure were applied for. This is a legal measure that is often used to pursue crimes more efficiently, especially if the evidence is clear. The main hearing before the Offenburg District Court took place on Friday afternoon.

The two men were sentenced to fines in the four -digit area for theft, and the driver of the Audi was also withdrawn in Germany.

The meaning for the community

This incident illustrates the challenges that the community faces. The local authorities are required to ensure security and take measures to counteract criminal activities. Such incidents often give a feeling of uncertainty among the citizens and underline the importance of cooperation between the police and the community.

The reactions of the residents show that many rely on a safe environment in everyday life. At the same time, this case is an opportunity to sharpen the awareness of security and to encourage citizens to report suspicious activities.