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Bicycle thieves are up to mischief: Big booty in Lechhausen!
In Dillingen an der Donau, several bicycle thefts and an e-scooter theft were reported in various parts of the city.
Bicycle thieves are up to mischief: Big booty in Lechhausen!
The city of Augsburg has had to deal with an increase in thefts in recent days, with a particular focus on bicycles and e-scooters. Many cyclists and e-scooter users might ask themselves: “How safe is my vehicle really?”
The Lechhausen district is particularly affected, where several bicycle thefts were reported from Sunday, August 24th, 2025 to Monday, August 25th, 2025. On Humboldtstrasse, an unknown person entered the inner courtyard and stole an elegant gray and black Cube Nuroad Pro FE gravel bike that was locked there. The loot damage amounts to a high three-digit amount. Cyclists were not spared on Kulturstrasse either: two more bicycles were stolen here between August 23rd and August 25th, including a blue Cube mountain bike Nature EXC Trapeze and a black and blue Ghost mountain bike Kato. These bicycles were locked in front of various front doors and the damage is in the mid four-digit range. The police report that they are investigating particularly serious theft and are asking witnesses for information on 0821/323-2310 polizei.bayern.de reported.
Theft of e-scooters and break-ins at construction sites
But it's not just bicycles that have been affected. A Xiaomi brand e-scooter was also stolen in Firnhaberau between August 22nd and August 25th. The vehicle was secured with a bicycle lock, which shows that thieves have no inhibitions about stealing even well-secured vehicles. The loot damage here is in the mid three-digit range. Once again we are calling for help to support the police in their investigations.
In addition, there was a theft of cables from a construction site in Haunstetten/Siebenbrunn between August 20th and August 25th. Several meters of cable were stolen and other cables were damaged. The loot damage amounts to a low four-digit amount. The police are also investigating this case and are asking witnesses for information by calling 0821/323-2710.
It’s worth taking a look at bike insurance
With the increasing number of thefts, bike owners ask themselves: How can I protect myself? Loud gdv.de It is advisable to take out special bicycle or e-bike insurance. This offers more comprehensive protection than standard home contents insurance and can offer higher compensation amounts in the event of theft. Owners of high-quality bicycles or e-bikes should consider this option so that they do not have to bear the costs in the event of theft.
As part of current investigations, there is also a worrying incident in the city center: On the night of August 26th, there was an argument between a 24-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man on Leonhardsberg. After a verbal argument, the woman sprayed an animal repellent spray into the man's face and fled. This incident resulted in a minor injury for the man. The police were able to arrest the woman at Königsplatz; During the arrest, animal repellent spray and a small amount of marijuana were seized. Investigations into dangerous bodily harm against the woman are ongoing here.
In view of these incidents, it is advisable to take care of the security of your own objects as well as legal protection. It remains to be hoped that the police will quickly shed light on these cases and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.