Backpack theft at Munich Central Station: Woman loses 2700 euros!

Backpack theft at Munich Central Station: Woman loses 2700 euros!

On April 6, 2025, a 28-year-old woman from Mainz at the Munich Central Station became the victim of theft. The incident occurred shortly before ICE 518 departed, while the woman was briefly distracted. She had put her backpack next to her when an unknown perpetrator took the opportunity and stole the backpack. There were a laptop, headphones, jewelry and personal documents with a total value of 2700 euros. The woman quickly noticed the theft and searched on platforms 12 and 13 for the thief. However, since the train soon dropped out, she returned to the ICE to continue her journey. During the train journey, she activated the GPS to locate her laptop and headphones and informed the federal police about the situation.

The federal police could not find the thief, despite the video surveillance on the platforms and the already recorded search measures. This results in a sobering picture of security in public transport. The injured party filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Police Revier Mainz, in the hope that the police will take further steps to clarify theft. The Federal Police also reinforced its warning about hand luggage and pickpocketing, especially during Easter holidays.

frequent theft offenses

The perpetrator's procedure reflects a frequent phrase in the area of ​​pick -up steels: often thieves use the distraction of travelers in the crowd. In 2023, a total of 109,314 pick -up steels were displayed in Germany - an increase compared to 98,512 cases in 2022. This shows that thefts are increasingly occurring in public transport such as ICE, especially during the main travel times and rush hour. The clarification rate is only 7.2 percent, since many victims do not notice the loss of their valuables immediately.

The federal police also give important tips to protect themselves from such thefts: luggage should always keep an eye on and valuables are kept safely. Cash and cards should only be carried to the extent that is absolutely necessary. Backpacks and bags should always be carried to the body with the closure side. In the event of a loss of ownership, the next office of the federal police should be visited immediately, with photos and identification numbers of the valuables helpful.