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Headline: Multiple Traffic Incidents and Theft Reported in Vechta and Steinfeld

On Friday, 29th November 2024, two separate traffic incidents and a theft case were reported in the towns of Vechta and Steinfeld.

In Vechta, a 21-year-old man was found driving a car on Immentun Street without a valid driver's license and under the influence of intoxicating substances. The incident occurred around 13:40. The police removed the number plate pair from the car, secured it, and took a blood sample. The man's further journey was prohibited, and criminal proceedings were initiated. It was also established that the car did not have liability insurance.

Around 16:50 on the same day, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Kolpingstraße and Bahnhofstraße in Vechta. A 22-year-old cyclist was slightly injured in the accident, which occurred when a 29-year-old driver from Vechta, while intending to turn into Bahnhofstraße, overlooked an oncoming, priority cyclist, leading to a collision. The cyclist was found to be under the influence of intoxicating substances, and a drug test was positive. Criminal proceedings were initiated, and tips regarding the incident can be given to the Vechta police at Tel.: 04447/943-0.

In a separate incident on Thursday, 28th November 2024, a high-value Pedelec branded Riese and Müller was stolen from a bicycle rack at the Geschwister-Scholl-Oberschule in Driverstraße, Vechta, between 08:00 and 15:30. Corresponding criminal proceedings were initiated, and anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact the Vechta police.

In Steinfeld, on 30th November 2024, at 04:40, a car on Am Rathausplatz Street was stopped and controlled by the police. A drug test regarding THC was positive for the man from Vechta, who was found to be at the wheel of the car. The number plates of the car were removed on the spot, and it was established that there is no current road approval for the car driven by the man, and the number plates attached to the vehicle were not issued for the car and were equipped with false HU and registration plates. The registration certificate part I of the car was seized, and criminal proceedings were initiated.

It is important to note that no publicly available information about a person arrested on Friday, 29th November 2024, at 13:40 in Vechta for document forgery, driving without a license, driving under the influence, and violation of compulsory insurance law has been released.

Drivers are reminded to always drive responsibly, adhere to traffic laws, and never drive under the influence of intoxicating substances. If you witness any suspicious activities or have information about the theft of the Pedelec, please contact the Vechta police.