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Five motorhomes stolen in Munich, 17-year-old arrested in Poland

14.06.2026 05:10 4 min 9 sources
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Five motorhomes stolen in Munich, 17-year-old arrested in Poland
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In Brief

Polish police arrested a 17-year-old Polish national without a license who stole a Citroën Pössl motorhome worth around €50,000 in Munich. Since January, five luxury motorhome thefts have been reported in the city, with total damages of €200,000.

Polish police have arrested a 17-year-old Polish national suspected of stealing a motorhome in Munich. The incident occurred on the night of February 19 in the Moosach district. The Citroën Pössl motorhome, valued at approximately €50,000, was found 420 km from the crime scene with fake license plates duplicating another vehicle registered in Germany.

Chase and arrest

The suspect, who did not have a driver's license, ignored border control between the Czech Republic and Poland. Police stopped the vehicle using a spike strip in the town of Lubawka. After stopping, the teenager attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a short chase. He faces up to five years in prison.

Series of thefts

Since the beginning of January 2026, five luxury motorhome thefts have been recorded in Munich, suggesting possible organized crime. Total damages from the series are estimated at €200,000. The vehicle has been seized and will be returned to its owner.

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Five motorhomes stolen in Munich, 17-year-old arrested in Poland

25.02.2026 sueddeutsche.de DEU Original source

Teenager steals motorhome in Munich and flees through Poland

25.02.2026 bild.de DEU Original source

Stolen Munich motorhome recovered near Czech-Polish border

25.02.2026 abendzeitung-muenchen.de DEU Original source

Teenager arrested in Poland driving stolen Munich motorhome

25.02.2026 all-in DEU Original source

17-year-old Pole arrested after motorhome theft in Moosach

25.02.2026 Presse Augsburg DEU Original source

Polish police stop stolen motorhome using spike strip

25.02.2026 kurier.de DEU Original source

Suspect in motorhome theft arrested in Poland

25.02.2026 Wochenanzeiger DEU Original source

Stolen motorhome thief arrested in Poland after ignoring border

25.02.2026 DIE ZEIT DEU Original source

Motorhome stolen in Moosach stopped in Poland using spike strip

25.02.2026 tz.de DEU Original source

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