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Jeeps in sight: Two thefts in Hamm within one night!
In Hamm, two jeeps were stolen during the night. The police are investigating possible connections and are looking for witnesses.
Jeeps in sight: Two thefts in Hamm within one night!
On the night of Monday, November 11, 2025, two jeeps were stolen in Hamm, which brought the local authorities to the scene. The thefts occurred on Josef-Schlichter-Allee and on Lindenfelder Weg. The owner parked his Jeep at the latter location at 5 p.m. on Sunday, while the vehicle was parked on Schlichter-Allee at around 9 p.m. Both owners had to make the painful realization the following morning that their cars had disappeared. The Jeeps, a Cherokee and a Grand Cherokee, had HAM license plates and had a total value of around 25,000 euros. The police are now investigating whether there is a connection between the two incidents and are calling on possible witnesses to contact the police department on 916-0.
Vehicle theft on the rise
The time couldn't be more uncomfortable for car owners. Loud ADAC A total of 14,162 cars with comprehensive insurance were stolen in Germany in 2023, and the damage amounted to a whopping 293 million euros. Compared to the previous year, however, there was a slight decrease in the number of thefts, which amounted to 14,585 in 2022.
Police are now keeping an eye on the rising cases, especially in urban areas. The most commonly affected vehicles are Lexus, Toyota and Chrysler. The Chrysler Grand Cherokee in particular, which has been the focus of thieves in recent years, was well represented with 87 thefts and an average loss of 29,411 euros in 2023.
Increased vigilance is required
The proactive role of the police and various organizations is crucial. It is advisable to pay particular attention when parking vehicles in publicly accessible areas. Drivers shouldn't just rely on insurance. Partial comprehensive insurance takes effect, but the personal damage often remains a major emotional and financial loss.
What does this mean for the workshops?
The thefts not only affect car owners, but also workshops and parts dealers. Companies like WM SE benefit from this situation. With more than 6,000 employees, the company is Europe's leader in the trade in automotive parts and accessories. There are over 250,000 cataloged items in their range, which provides a solid basis for repairs and replacement parts.
Cars are a popular target for thieves and knowing how to park the vehicle safely could be extremely important given current statistics. Incidentally, Hamburg, Berlin and other large cities stand out particularly in theft statistics, where the rate of car theft is particularly high.
At a time when car owners have to worry, we can only hope that the police will quickly hunt down the perpetrators and that those affected will get their vehicles back.