Three suspects arrested after e-bike theft in Wolfsburg!

Three suspects arrested after e-bike theft in Wolfsburg!

In Wolfsburg, the police and the public prosecutor's office have landed a blow against bicycle theft. On Tuesday, three suspects aged 16, 24 and 25 were arrested after they were accused of stealing two high-quality e-bikes from a bicycle shed. According to a police statement published on Thursday, the men are apparently involved in the e-bike theft. The 25-year-old driver has an address in Wolfsburg, while the younger suspects did not provide a permanent address in Germany and only provided verbal information about their identities. Regional Today reports that investigations into possible further crimes are still ongoing.

The theft was reported on Monday, June 24, 2025, at around 7:15 p.m. in a VW parking lot on Berliner Ring. Police officers noticed a suspicious vehicle and began a pursuit. However, the driver increased the speed and tried to escape until the vehicle was finally stopped on Diesel Street. During the arrest, the e-bikes and other evidence were seized, which the police also informed about. The Braunschweig public prosecutor's office submitted an application for an arrest warrant, which was carried out on Wednesday afternoon at the Wolfsburg district court, where all three people arrested were brought before the judge.

E-bike thefts are trending

The arrest comes at a time when e-bikes are particularly attractive to thieves. According to statistics, the production of e-bikes in Germany has increased almost sixfold since 2014. An incredible 1.72 million e-bikes were produced in 2022, an increase of 20%. However, the popularity of e-bikes has also led to a significant increase in thefts. In 2022, a total of around 265,600 bicycles, including e-bikes, were stolen in Germany. This corresponds to an increase of 13.7% compared to the previous year. Statistics show that the likelihood of recovering a stolen e-bike is extremely low, which is why experts strongly recommend using high-quality locks or taking out insurance. Südkurier.

Contrary to the nationwide trend, Wolfsburg is not the hotspot for e-bike thefts; Authorities in cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Leipzig are struggling with significantly higher numbers. In Berlin alone, over 25,000 e-bike thefts were registered in 2021, while Cologne was also not unaffected with 6,538 incidents. This shows that the demand for e-bikes and the associated theft in urban areas continue to increase.

The arrest of the three suspects signals that the police are determined to take action against this type of crime. What remains particularly worrying, however, is the question of what further investigations are needed to sustainably combat the problem of e-bike thefts. Press portal will follow the development closely.