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Gas cylinder thefts from motorhomes in Baden-Württemberg

01.08.2026 01:12 2 min 4 sources
ka-news DEU + 3 more
Gas cylinder thefts from motorhomes in Baden-Württemberg
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In Brief

In Pforzheim, unknown persons broke into a motorhome and stole three gas cylinders, damage about 500 euros. In Renningen, an attempted theft caused 2500 euros in damage.

Pforzheim

Between July 3 and 8, 2026, unknown persons broke into a motorhome parked on Welschäckerstraße and stole three gas cylinders. Police estimate the damage at about 500 euros and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Renningen

Between April 7 and 11, unknown persons attempted to steal a gas cylinder from a motorhome in Renningen. The vandals fled but caused 2500 euros in damage. In recent months, thefts of gas cylinders from motorhomes and caravans have increased in the region.

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Theft in Pforzheim: Unknown persons break into motorhome and steal gas cylinders

09.07.2026 ka-news DEU Original source

Unknown persons break into motorhome in Pforzheim and steal gas cylinders

09.07.2026 Badische Neueste Nachrichten DEU Original source

Motorhome theft in Poing: Erding police seek witnesses

14.04.2026 Presse Augsburg DEU Original source

Attempted theft from motorhome in Renningen

13.04.2026 szbz.de DEU Original source

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