Stolen Plate From Pol-BI: Missing from the premises

In the heart of Bielefeld, Germany, on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025, a manhole cover was stolen from a construction site on Kavalleriestraße.

The construction machine was parked at the roadside next to an excavator on Tuesday at 5:00 PM. However, it wasn't until Wednesday morning at 7:00 AM that construction workers noticed the missing manhole cover.

The Bielefeld Police are currently investigating the incident, but no specific details about the construction site or the project have been released. The police have not identified the culprits and have not disclosed any potential suspects or motives for the theft.

The impact of the stolen manhole cover on the construction project and the city infrastructure is still unknown. It is likely that the perpetrators used a vehicle to transport the stolen manhole cover away, but the exact time of the theft remains unclear.

The Bielefeld Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information they may have about the incident. The press office of the Bielefeld Police Headquarters can be reached via email at [email protected], and press inquiries can be directed to the Bielefeld Police Headquarters. Outside of office hours, the control centre can be contacted at the same number, 0521/545-0.

For more information, you can visit the official website of the Bielefeld Police at https://bielefeld.polizei.nrw/. If you have any information regarding the theft of the manhole cover, please contact the Criminal Investigation Department 13 at the Bielefeld Police, also reachable at 0521/545-0.

The Bielefeld Police are committed to solving this case and ensuring the safety of the city's infrastructure. They remind the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities immediately.