Arrest after theft: Men's duo in Bonn caught in the act

Arrest after theft: Men's duo in Bonn caught in the act

Blue light report for Bonn, April 24, 2025: Poppelsdorf - presumed thief

In the night of Thursday, April 24, 2025, a 31-year-old man was temporarily arrested by the Bonn City guard. He is accused of stolen from a car together with his 32-year-old partner tools, a starting aid box and a navigation device. The vehicle had been left unexpectedly near the Marienhospital after the owner was no longer able to secure it due to an emergency.

The incident took its course when the injured party noticed the two people in or on the car around 11:55 p.m. and addressed immediately. They then fled what prompted the man to take the persecution and ask for help. The latter was able to observe the Situation and reported the police incident while the female perpetrator started a bus. The police arrived and the woman was arrested, while the male accomplice also appeared to the control location a little later.

The stolen objects could be ensured when the 31-year-old's backpack was searched. In addition, during the investigation, there were information on other potentially stolen objects in the 32-year-old's apartment in Beuel. A search of the apartment confirmed these information, and several objects were secured that allegedly come from other crimes.

Since the 31-year-old had previously appeared on the police due to ownership offenses, he was temporarily arrested and brought to the police headquarters. The criminal police took over the further investigation. The 32-year-old received discharge after a detectional treatment. After further investigations, the public prosecutor saw no reasons for prison for the 31-year-old, so that he was also able to leave the police headquarters on Thursday morning. Nevertheless, it will continue to be investigated against both people.

Such incidents throw a light on the challenges in the area of ​​property crime and illustrate the importance of the fast actions of the police forces. Citizens should always be vigilant and inform the police immediately in the event of suspicion. Current information about the events in Bonn and the surrounding area are available on the Regio News page, where citizens are also informed about weather forecasts and warning messages.