Missing perpetrator: Mercedes has already been damaged four times in Holzgerlingen!

Missing perpetrator: Mercedes has already been damaged four times in Holzgerlingen!

In Holzgerlingen one could almost speak of a mysterious case: a man from the small town in the Böblingen district has parked his silver Mercedes E-Class in the Rewe parking lot several times in the last few months - and became the victim of an unknown perpetrator four times. Between mid-July 2024 and Tuesday morning, the damage occurred every few months, each time when the vehicle, with the distinctive Böblinger license plate, was in the parking garage. According to Krzbb.de it is suspected that the police are on the trail of a single perpetrator.

The amount of damage caused amounts to several thousand euros, which not only annoys the vehicle owner, but certainly also concerns the neighbors and passers-by. The question arises: What drives someone to damage the same car over and over again? Is it a personal conflict or simply criminal motivation? The police have so far no clues about the identity of the perpetrator and are calling on the public to help. Witnesses are asked to contact the Holzgerlingen police station on 07031 / 41604 0 or by email at boeblingen.prev@polizei.bwl.de to shed light on the matter.

Background to crime

Statista There was a decrease of 1.7 percent to around 5.84 million registered crimes in 2024. This decline is associated, among other things, with the partial legalization of cannabis, which has led to a drastic reduction in the proportion of cannabis-related crimes. However, there are also areas in which the population's sense of security suffers, among other things due to crimes that are often not recorded.

Particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where Holzgerlingen is located, crime figures often go through the roof. A striking feature of the current statistics is that the dark field, i.e. the unreported crimes, still leaves a lot of room for interpretation. According to police crime statistics, many citizens are afraid of becoming victims of vandalism or theft - a feeling that is reinforced by incidents like the one described in the Holzgerlingen Rewe parking lot.

It remains to be seen whether the police can clarify the background to these repeated acts. At a time when people's sense of security is under increasing pressure, solving such cases could make a significant contribution to regaining trust in public safety. Unfortunately, such incidents have become almost commonplace in recent years, and every single tip could be crucial for the investigating officer.

Therefore the call is: If you have seen something or have further information, do not hesitate to contact the police. Solving crimes like those that take place in Holzgerlingen not only contributes to a safe living environment, but also strengthens the sense of community.