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Police discover stolen goods: Stolen scooters and excavators in Kirchdorf!
Police secure stolen scooter and mini excavator after inspection in Kirchdorf, Rottal-Inn. The focus is on stolen goods.
Police discover stolen goods: Stolen scooters and excavators in Kirchdorf!
Last week, a Mercedes Sprinter with a trailer on the B 12 near Kirchdorf was targeted by the Rottal-Inn border police department. On Tuesday, August 19th, the veil investigators carried out a check and discovered an unexpected find: hidden behind old furniture, a stolen Peugeot scooter was recovered. The scooter, which comes from Lyon, France, was not the only stolen item that was transported in the van - an AMR mini excavator also came to light, although damage was visible. This suggests that he is also suspected of theft.
The 41-year-old Romanian who was driving the vehicle was charged with receiving stolen property, but remains at large while the investigation into the last owner of the mini-excavator is still ongoing. Both the scooter and the mini excavator were seized.
What is stolen goods?
But what exactly does it mean to be reported for receiving stolen property? Theft of stolen goods is clearly regulated in German criminal law. According to Section 259 of the German Criminal Code, it is a criminal offense to trade in illegally obtained property. This includes the procurement, purchase or sale of such goods. The aim of this regulation is to protect the assets of third parties and prevent crimes such as theft. Penalties for receiving stolen property can include up to five years in prison or a fine.
As Wikipedia) highlights, receiving stolen property is one of the so-called follow-up offenses, as it occurs after someone else's crimes. The large number of cases shows that even bona fide buyers who act unknowingly after purchasing stolen goods face legal problems - they may themselves become stolen goods if they later resell the stolen goods.
Legal basis for stolen goods
A central issue associated with this problem is the legal acquisition of ownership of stolen goods. According to MICARE PS, legal acquisition is not possible in Germany. This means that even gullible buyers who think they have got a bargain theoretically have to hope for the stolen goods to be returned afterwards. A wanted entry, for example in the Schengen Information System (SIS), can even justify withdrawing from the purchase contract.
There are special circumstances around the world, as in Belgium and the Netherlands, for example, the right to ownership expires after three years, while in Germany it does not expire and a purchase can often become a financial risk.
The clearance rate of more than 95 percent in Germany shows that the authorities are actively taking action against stolen goods. However, despite these efforts, the majority of cases remain unreported because many crimes remain unreported and are not prosecuted.
The recent events in Kirchdorf are a current example of the far-reaching consequences of receiving stolen property and the legal challenges associated with it. It remains to be seen how the investigation into the mini excavator will turn out and what legal consequences the people concerned will face.
For residents and the police, the issue of receiving stolen property remains an important issue that requires clarification and has a lasting impact on trust in local security.