Dramatic food robbery in Ruhpolding: Filiative manager in danger!

Dramatic food robbery in Ruhpolding: Filiative manager in danger!

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a brazen theft in an Aldi branch in Ruhpolding, district of Traunstein, made headlines. Three Romanian men had stolen food and alcohol worth several hundred euros and then flee. The branch manager tried to stop the perpetrators by bravely facing their escape vehicle, a white Mercedes sprinter. But her rescue operation did not remain unbureaucratic: the men ruthlessly headed for her, so that she had to throw aside at the last second to escape a collision.

The police in Traunstein were immediately alerted, and thanks to the rapid search measures, the escape vehicle could be stopped shortly after the incident in the nearby Siegsdorf. Inside the car there were not only the perpetrators, but also the entire stolen goods. The three men aged 21, 27 and 42 were then temporarily arrested. While the younger suspects were taken into custody, the 42-year-old remained at large for the time being, as no risk of escape was accepted against him. This was ensured by special reporting and instructions from the public prosecutor.

The investigations by the criminal police are not only directed against the suspects because of "particularly severe predatory theft"; The endangerment of road traffic is also targeted by the authorities during this review. The officials called on the population to report information on the incident and observations about the white Mercedes Sprinter, especially from the time at Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at the Aldi parking lot.

crime at a glance

This event is part of a worrying trend: Germany's crime statistics recorded an increase in the theft crimes in 2022, which was registered for the first time since 2015. A total of around 1.78 million thefts were recorded, including more than 344,000 shoplifts, which underlines the explosiveness of such incidents.

The frequency of theft offenses is a serious problem that also becomes clear in North Rhine-Westphalia, the state with the most apartment burglaries. In 2022 North Rhine-Westphalia registered over 23,500 burglaries, which made more than 35% of total cases in Germany. However, the resulting clarification rate is around 16.1% at a low level.

A call to vigilance

The event in Ruhpolding reminds us that thefts and robberies are classic part of crime statistics that keep alerting the population. Against this background, it is important to remain vigilant in everyday life and, if necessary, to report suspicious processes to the authorities immediately. Cooperation between the police and the citizens is crucial to counteract the dangerous development of crime.

The events of June 25 show once again that in times of increasing crime, courage and vigilance are required. The police will continue to observe such incidents to ensure security in our communities.

The information comes from various reports, including Merkur and PNP , as well as a comprehensive analysis of the Crime in Germany .