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Cars in Bocholt vandalized and their interiors looted

Crime scene location: Bocholt, Heinestraße; Date of incident: 12.08.2025, between unspecified hours.

Cars in Bocholt violently targeted and belongings stolen
Cars in Bocholt violently targeted and belongings stolen

Cars in Bocholt vandalized and their interiors looted

In the quiet town of Bocholt, Germany, an unusual incident occurred on the night of August 12, 2025. The Borken County Police have confirmed that an unknown individual broke into a parked Audi A6 on Heinestraße.

According to the police report, transmitted by the Borken County Police and published by news aktuell, the perpetrator disturbed the interior of the car between 1:41 AM and 1:43 AM, but did not take anything.

The suspect, described as approximately 25 to 30 years old, with a beard and short hair, was wearing a denim jacket, jeans, sneakers, and carried a backpack. The individual fled the scene on a bicycle. It is also reported that the suspect checked the door handles of two other vehicles, but it's unclear if they were targeted as well.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bocholt Criminal Investigation Unit at Tel. (02871) 2990. The Borken County Police can also be reached through their official website: Borken County Police Website.

Sandra Biedermann, Leonie Dreier, Markus Huels, Peter Lefering, Thorsten Ohm, Muzeyyen Sander, and Tina Schellberg are media contacts for the Borken County Police.

The incident was observed by someone, but no further details about the witness or the vehicles involved have been provided. The police are urging anyone who may have seen something to come forward with information.

This incident serves as a reminder to always lock your vehicles and keep valuable items out of sight to deter potential thieves. The Borken County Police encourage everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

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