Thieves hit: More and more car theft in Oberbettingen!

Thieves hit: More and more car theft in Oberbettingen!

In the night from April 23 to April 24, 2025, a series of thefts made of parked vehicles occurred in Oberbettingen. According to the Rhein-Zeitung , most of the stolen items and smaller valuables were made from Unlocked car stolen. Only in one case a side window was hit.

The police advise the citizens to search their private video recordings for suspicious activities and to give information to the responsible police department Wittlich. This underlines the importance of neighborhood monitoring and the cooperation between citizens and the police.

safety instructions for vehicle owners

In connection with the thefts, the police have published important security instructions. Drivers should definitely make sure to complete their vehicles and not to leave any valuables or cash visible in the car. In addition, it is advisable to report every theft of the police and, after an incident, not to make changes to the vehicle. The contact information from the Daun police inspection is:

• Telephone: 06592-96260
• Email: pidaun@polizei.rlp.de

These incidents are not isolated; As early as October 2023, several thefts were recorded in Oberbettingen and the neighboring community of Hillesheim from unlocked vehicles. Here, too, the perpetrators captured cash and various valuables, including a bass box from a vehicle. On October 30, 2023, there was another incident in which EC cards were stolen from an unlocked car, with which cigarettes were then bought at a machine, as the NRW reported.

The repeated incidents in this region illustrate the need for careful measures on the part of the vehicle owners. Statistics on car theft show that thefts from vehicles are often favored by inadequate protection. Insurance company point out that partial comprehensive insurance cover damage caused by car theft, including damage caused by broken slices.

The current criminal activities in Oberbettingen are a call to vigilance and strengthen the importance of security in their own living environment. Anyone who has relevant information or notices suspicious activities will be asked to contact the police as soon as possible.