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Dutch Pedelec thief caught red-handed in Kleve!
A Dutch man was arrested for stealing an e-bike in the Kleve district. Investigations into further crimes are ongoing.
Dutch Pedelec thief caught red-handed in Kleve!
In the Kleve district, eyes are more attentive than ever, because there has been a sharp increase in Pedelec and metal thefts in the last few weeks. A 62-year-old man from Nijmegen received particular attention after he was caught red-handed stealing a Pedelec. On June 11, 2025, the perpetrator placed a locked e-bike from the entrance area of a hardware store in the trunk of his car and was then observed by police investigators. Loud Lokalklick.eu Video surveillance enabled the license plate number of the car used to be read, which led to the identification of the suspect.
The investigation into the individual case was carried out by a dedicated team from the Kleve Criminal Police Office and the Cross-Border Police Team (GPT) after it was discovered that the man was known as a bicycle thief in the Netherlands. The Dutch police were able to document several entries and exits of his vehicle between the Netherlands and Germany. After his arrest, the accused confessed to stealing the e-bike and another incident in Kranenburg on the same day.
Bicycle theft is trending
The increase in bicycle thefts is noticeable throughout the Kleve district. 1,632 cases have already been registered in 2022, which represents an increase of around 330 compared to the previous year. This trend will continue in 2023, especially for high-quality Pedelecs and normal bicycles, such as polizei.nrw reports.
The police therefore provide important tips for effective theft protection:
- Richtiges Schloss: Investieren Sie in ein massives Schloss, wie ein Stahlketten-, Bügel- oder Panzerkabelschloss.
- Richtiger Abstellort: Schließen Sie Ihr Fahrrad immer an einem festen, unbeweglichen Gegenstand an und meiden Sie dunkle, schlecht beleuchtete Orte.
- Sicherung von Pedelecs und E-Bikes: Ein zusätzliches Schloss für den Akku sowie der Einsatz von GPS-Trackern werden empfohlen.
Insurance coverage for e-bikes
Owners of high-quality bikes are well advised to take out special bicycle or e-bike insurance. This not only offers better protection against theft, but also against other risks such as damage or vandalism. In contrast to traditional household contents insurance, the compensation for specialized insurance is usually higher gdv.de reported.
There are important aspects to consider when taking out such insurance:
- Neuwert- oder Zeitwertversicherung: Wählen Sie zwischen einer Erstattung im Rahmen des Neuwerts oder des Zeitwerts Ihres Fahrrads.
- Separate Verträge: Bedenken Sie, dass für jedes Fahrrad ein separater Vertrag nötig sein kann.
In the current situation, the return of the stolen Pedelec to the owner is a positive ray of hope. But investigations into further crimes and the whereabouts of other stolen Pedelecs are ongoing. It remains to be hoped that such measures can improve the safety of cyclists in the region.