Car alarm in Mönchengladbach: Hyundai Santa Fe stolen!

Car alarm in Mönchengladbach: Hyundai Santa Fe stolen!

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the theft of a black Hyundai Santa Fe was reported to the police in Mönchengladbach. The vehicle of the vehicle had parked her car on Monday evening, May 5, at 10 p.m. on the cable road. When she returned at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the vehicle was no longer at the parking lot. The police advertised the car for the search and the criminal police have started the investigation in this case. Witnesses are asked to report information on the incident on 02161 290 to the Mönchengladbach police. This reports Express.de

The increase in car thiefs in Germany is worrying. In 2023, a total of 15,924 passenger cars (car) were stolen, an increase of approx. 9 % compared to 2022, where there were 14,615 thefts. Vehicles from Asian production are particularly affected, including the Hyundai brand, which is the goal of thieves. SUVs and mid -range cars, like the stolen Hyundai Santa Fe, are very popular. So reports presseportal.de .

The investigation and the call for help

The Mönchengladbach police have mobilized all available forces to advance the investigation in the case of the stolen Hyundai Santa Fe. The criminal police have already taken the first steps to collect information from the population. In view of the increasing number of theft, the call to the help of witnesses is particularly important. The urgent appeal to provide information shows that the authorities may be dependent on important information in order to identify the perpetrators and prevent further crimes.

Especially SUVs are common destinations of long fingers due to their popularity and the higher resale value. Technologically advanced security measures, such as GPS trackers, could help locate stolen vehicles faster. Nevertheless, current statistics show that modern vehicles with keyless go systems are susceptible to relay attacks. The police and prevention officers always recommend that they exercise caution and take suitable protective measures to avoid vehicle theft, such as autharan.de reports.

In an international context, Interpol also plays an important role in the fight against vehicle theft. Actions such as the Operation Carback , which took place from May 16 to 31, 2022, show the efforts to identify stolen vehicles again and arrest thieves. In this operation, over 1,121 stolen vehicles and 64 motorcycles could be ensured.