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German police report several incidents involving motorhomes and caravans: from thefts and attempted thefts to a fire and the arrest of a renter who failed to return the vehicle.
Police in Kehl arrested a 74-year-old man who rented a motorhome worth around 70,000 euros for seven days but failed to return it on time and stopped answering the owner's calls. The vehicle was found on Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße, the suspect was temporarily detained, and the motorhome was returned to the owner. Criminal proceedings have been initiated for embezzlement.
In Zinnowitz (Vorpommern-Greifswald district), a motorhome parked on the Achterwasser burned out completely. The fire started in the area of the refrigerator; no injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at 70,000 euros, and police are investigating on suspicion of negligent arson.
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A 74-year-old man rented a motorhome worth about €70,000 for seven days in Kehl, failed to return it on the agreed date, and ignored all calls from th...
A 74-year-old man rented a motorhome worth about €70,000 for seven days in Kehl, failed to return it on the agreed date, and ignored all calls from the owner. Police tracked the vehicle and temporarily detained the suspect.
Police in Kehl seized a misappropriated motorhome worth around €70,000. A 74-year-old man had rented the vehicle for seven days but failed to return i...
Police in Kehl seized a misappropriated motorhome worth around €70,000. A 74-year-old man had rented the vehicle for seven days but failed to return it on time and became unreachable to the owner. After the motorhome was located on Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße, the suspect was temporarily arrested and the vehicle was returned to the lessor. The man now faces criminal proceedings for misappropriation.
On Thursday evening in Zinnowitz (Vorpommern-Greifswald), a motorhome parked at the Achterwasser was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze started n...
On Thursday evening in Zinnowitz (Vorpommern-Greifswald), a motorhome parked at the Achterwasser was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze started near the refrigerator; no injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at €70,000, and police are investigating on suspicion of negligent arson.
On Wednesday afternoon, unknown perpetrators stole a Mercedes Viano motorhome from Hohlweg in Meißen. The vehicle, approximately 20 years old, is valu...
On Wednesday afternoon, unknown perpetrators stole a Mercedes Viano motorhome from Hohlweg in Meißen. The vehicle, approximately 20 years old, is valued at around €30,000. Police have launched an investigation.
In Nonnweiler-Primstal (Saarland), unknown perpetrators stole a white Knaus Tabbert caravan from a secure lot on the L147 road. They broke into the lo...
In Nonnweiler-Primstal (Saarland), unknown perpetrators stole a white Knaus Tabbert caravan from a secure lot on the L147 road. They broke into the lot, hitched the caravan to a blue Nissan with British plates, and fled toward Primstal. Police are asking witnesses to call 06871/90010.
In Radebeul, an unknown individual attempted to steal a motorhome by damaging the lock and manipulating the ignition. The theft failed, with damages e...
In Radebeul, an unknown individual attempted to steal a motorhome by damaging the lock and manipulating the ignition. The theft failed, with damages estimated at around €1,000.
In the town of Frielendorf, unknown perpetrators stole a motorhome from private property. The white Dethleffs T 7057 Trend Edition motorhome was taken...
In the town of Frielendorf, unknown perpetrators stole a motorhome from private property. The white Dethleffs T 7057 Trend Edition motorhome was taken from a property on the main street between Sunday and Monday. Police estimate the value of the stolen vehicle to be in the mid-five-figure range and are seeking witnesses.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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