Sleeping BMW driver in Gelsenkirchen: Conlaboration in burglary ensures arrest

Sleeping BMW driver in Gelsenkirchen: Conlaboration in burglary ensures arrest

An unfortunate incident occurred in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday when a man fell asleep in his BMW and thus caused unexpected consequences.

Bitter awakening in Gelsenkirchen

An attentive resident discovered the sleeping driver in his black BMW on Belforter Straße in Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen and alerted the police. When the officials arrived, they found that the man made false information what aroused their attention.

The driver claimed to be the owner of the vehicle, but the information did not match. The police were able to find the real vehicle owner through investigations. She had handed over the car in a workshop that had just reported a break -in. The video material from the workshop clearly showed the sleeping driver and an unknown companion who is now being sought.

arrest of the BMW driver

In the break-in, not only car keys were stolen, but also a gold watch that the 20-year-old driver wore. It also turned out that the man has no permanent residence in Germany and also had no driver's license. The Romanian was temporarily arrested for fear of the risk of escape and his BMW was secured for further examination.

This incident shows how unforeseen situations can lead to unpleasant consequences, and illustrates the importance of attentive citizens who contribute to the security of the community.

- Nag