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Bicycle thieves caught in Bielefeld: Trio wanted to loot the garage!
A planned bicycle theft was thwarted in Bielefeld; Police found three suspects with burglary tools.
Bicycle thieves caught in Bielefeld: Trio wanted to loot the garage!
In Bielefeld, a planned bicycle theft on October 29, 2025 was thwarted at the last second. Residents on Am Lothberg Street noticed a suspicious VW Passat around 2:30 p.m., from which a driver and two other people got out and moved very inconspicuously towards the adjacent gardens. The police were immediately informed, who promptly arrived on site and arrested the three suspects. These were a 22-year-old woman and two men, aged 23 and 31, who were found near the vehicle.
Officers discovered burglary tools in the suspects' car, indicating that the perpetrators had serious intentions. The license plates of the VW were also reported stolen, which put the police on the trail of a criminal trio. Another resident also reported that a strange man tried to break the padlock on his garage before he was approached by the resident and fled. On the same day it was announced that the suspects were Bulgarian citizens and would now have to answer for attempted aggravated theft. These incidents show once again that bicycle thefts are a serious problem in Germany.
Bicycle theft – a nationwide phenomenon
Protection against theft is also particularly important. Experts recommend securing bicycles to solid objects and using recommended security locks. The use of high-quality locks is often a requirement for the insurance coverage offered by many bike theft insurance companies. However, many household contents insurance policies do not cover the theft of a bicycle, which makes it advisable to take out special bicycle insurance.
The right precaution
To increase the chances of getting a stolen bike back, it makes sense to contact lost property offices and intensify your search in public places and through classified ads. There are also innovative online tools such as “Find My Bike” that can make rediscovery easier.
Owners are strongly advised to take good care of their bikes. Well-secured and documented bikes are not only a valuable personal possession, but also a contribution to reducing the theft rate - and that extends far beyond the city limits!