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Expensive Watches Valued at Approximately Half a Million Euros Swiped from Vehicle

Weary traveler finds car ransacked after halting at a roadside pit stop.

High-end watches valued at approximately 500,000 euros were thieved from a vehicle.
High-end watches valued at approximately 500,000 euros were thieved from a vehicle.

Expensive Watches Valued at Approximately Half a Million Euros Swiped from Vehicle

On Sunday afternoon, a watch dealer had a shocking experience at an electric charging station on the A3 near Schlüsselfeld (Bamberg district). Unidentified individuals managed to steal a bag containing numerous high-end watches worth around 500,000 euros.

The unfortunate incident occurred at a rest area on the A3 near Schlüsselfeld. The watch dealer had parked his car and left it unattended. Upon his return, he discovered his car was not locked, and the bag with the stolen watches was missing.

Despite the theft occurring late on Sunday afternoon, the specific time has not been disclosed. The type of vehicles involved in the theft remains unknown, and no suspect descriptions have been released by the police.

The police are currently investigating the theft and appealing for witnesses. However, they have not provided details about the progress of the investigation or announced any rewards for information leading to the recovery of the stolen watches.

It is also unclear if surveillance footage from the rest area is available. The exact location within the A3 near Schlüsselfeld where the theft occurred has not been specified.

The make and model of the watch dealer's car have not been mentioned. The stolen watches have not been recovered, and the police have not confirmed if they have any leads in the case.

This incident serves as a reminder for everyone to be vigilant and secure their belongings, especially in public places like rest areas. If you have any information about this theft, please contact the local authorities.

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