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In Thurgau, a motorhome and a VW Polo were destroyed, six cars damaged. In Stuttgart, a caravan burned down; a 23-year-old suspect was detained. In Stadthagen, a caravan was set on fire; damage in the four-digit euro range.
On Sunday morning, a motorhome caught fire in a parking lot in Thurgau. The flames spread to a parked Volkswagen Polo; both vehicles were completely destroyed. Six other cars were damaged. Police are seeking witnesses.
On Saturday night, a caravan in Stuttgart-Heumaden burned down completely. Police temporarily detained a 23-year-old man who may be linked to the fire. Damage is estimated at 7000 euros. Criminal police are investigating and looking for witnesses.
Police are investigating a series of crimes in Stadthagen, including the arson of a caravan. The incident occurred on March 7 between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Damage is estimated at a four-digit euro amount. Two cars and property of a taxi company were also damaged.
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A motorhome caught fire on a parking lot in Torgau on Sunday morning. The blaze spread to a parked VW Polo, both vehicles were completely destroyed, a...
A motorhome caught fire on a parking lot in Torgau on Sunday morning. The blaze spread to a parked VW Polo, both vehicles were completely destroyed, and six other cars were damaged. Police are seeking witnesses.
In the early hours of Saturday, a caravan in Stuttgart-Heumaden was completely destroyed by fire. Police temporarily detained a 23-year-old man believ...
In the early hours of Saturday, a caravan in Stuttgart-Heumaden was completely destroyed by fire. Police temporarily detained a 23-year-old man believed to be connected to the incident. Damage is estimated at €7,000. Criminal police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Police are investigating a series of crimes in Stadthagen, including the arson of a caravan. The incident occurred on March 7 between 8:00 PM and 9:30...
Police are investigating a series of crimes in Stadthagen, including the arson of a caravan. The incident occurred on March 7 between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with damage estimated in the mid four-figure euro range. Two private cars and property of a taxi company were also damaged.
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