Firefighter in sight: expensive boots and laptop stolen!

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Firefighter from Dortmund is suspected of having stolen and sold security boots and personal objects. Investigations run.
Firefighter from Dortmund is suspected of having stolen and sold security boots and personal objects. Investigations run. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

The Dortmund fire brigade shaked an unusual and serious incident. The 32-year-old Benjamin S. is suspected of having stole his comrades. In particular, the thefts of safety shoes and other personal objects are accused. According to initial investigations, these are expensive special fire brigade shoes, the price of which is over 200 euros, while some models can cost up to 300 euros. These are kept in the lockers of the firefighters, which made it easier for the alleged perpetrator to access

The Situation was poured when colleagues from Benjamin S. discovered her stolen boots on a well-known online sales platform. These were clearly provided with a service number that allowed an assignment to the respective owner. In addition to the safety shoes, there are also the theft of a laptop and other personal objects in the room, which were also taken from the lockers of the fire brigade. The police were informed immediately and searched both the fire station and the accused's apartment in Essen.

Investigations and legal consequences

The Dortmund public prosecutor's office has initiated a procedure for theft and fraud. While the investigation continues, Benjamin S. was released from the service. This was done in view of the severe allegations and the associated loss of trust within the fire brigade.

Another remarkable aspect is the use of the stolen found. According to reports, Benjamin S. invested the money in an expensive sports car, a Mercedes AMG GT C, which now costs around 120,000 euros. This raises additional questions about his motifs and the severity of the allegations.

legal framework conditions

In this context, the legal implications for the buyers of the stolen goods could also be relevant. According to the civil code (Section 935 (1) BGB), no property can be obtained from stolen things. This means that a seller who offers stolen goods is legally unable to effectively transfer ownership. Buyers thus have various legal options, such as a withdrawal from the contract if they have unknowingly stolen goods.

In summary, the case of Benjamin S. not only shows a blatant offense within an institution that serves general protection, but also raises deeper questions about the relationship of trust and the legal consequences of theft and its handling. The Dortmund fire brigade is now not only confronted with an internal scandal, but also with the need to restore confidence in one's own structure and its members.

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