Arrests Made in Freiburg After Multiple Theft Incidents

In the heart of Freiburg, Germany, an investigation is underway following several reported thefts of bags and backpacks in the Seepark area on July 2nd, 2025.

The Freiburg-Weststadt police post has taken over the investigation, with five suspects aged between 25 and 41 currently under scrutiny for suspected theft. The perpetrator, however, remains unknown.

The thefts occurred when the victims were near or in the water, and large amounts of cash and suspected stolen goods were secured during the control. Two mobile phones belonging to victims were also discovered during the investigation.

A control by police patrols at the "Stefan-Meier-Straße" gathering place resulted in the discovery of additional abandoned mobile phones and backpacks.

A significant breakthrough was made when a suspect staying at the Freiburg refugee shelter was connected to the recovery of the second mobile phone and stolen backpack.

The Freiburg-Weststadt police post can be contacted at Tel.: 0761 897878-0. For press inquiries, you can reach out via email at [email protected] or contact the Police Headquarters Freiburg - Press Office - Árpád Kurgyis at Tel.: 0761 882-1019 or email: [email protected].

Outside of office hours, press inquiries can also be made via email at the aforementioned addresses. You can also find updates on the investigation on the Police Headquarters Freiburg's homepage at https://ppfreiburg.polizei-bw.de/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PolizeiFreiburg.

The Freiburg-Weststadt police post is also appealing for witnesses and other possible victims related to the thefts to come forward. As the investigation continues, every piece of information could be crucial in identifying the perpetrator and bringing them to justice.