Bicycle theft at Holzkirchen station: Police are looking for witnesses!

Bicycle theft at Holzkirchen station: Police are looking for witnesses!

On Friday, July 11, 2025, an incident was done at the train station in Holzkirchen, which many cyclists should give a queasy feeling inside. At around 1:00 p.m., a 48-year-old Holzkirchner properly parked his black bike with a stable bicycle lock. Unfortunately, on Saturday, July 12th, at 5:00 p.m. he had to find out that his wheel and the castle had been stolen. The police asks for information on this theft and can be reached on 08024-9074-0, as Innpuls reports.

But this incident is not an isolated case. Already on December 1, 2024, a red-gray mountain bike from the Cube brand was stolen at the same train station, which was also secured with a castle. The owner noticed the loss on December 8, 2024. In addition, a black street bike of the Ciclista brand in Otterfing was stolen on December 9th. These incidents clearly show that cyclists should be particularly careful where they park their valuable vehicle. The Merkur.

bicycle theft: a big problem

bicycle thefts are a widespread problem in Germany. According to [GDV] (https://www.gdv.de/gdv/statistik/BahrraddieftieFiebliehl-statistik-tatistics-Statistics-Statistics-Statistics-Statistics-Statistics, every owner of a high-quality bicycle or e-bike should definitely think about a special bicycle insurance. These insurance companies not only cover theft, but also offer protection against vandalism and various damage, which goes beyond household insurance.

The selection between new value and time value compensation is crucial. While the new value damage reimburses the purchase price for an equivalent new wheel, the time value damage takes into account the age and the worn quality of the bike at the time of theft. If you seriously apart with the topic, a suitable insurance can be worthwhile to minimize financial losses in the event of theft.

The police in Holzkirchen hopes for numerous witness information in order to accommodate the increasing number of bicycle thefts. Cyclists: Inside should always be vigilant and take your bike safely so as not to count among the injured party.