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German police are investigating several cases of motorhome thefts and accidents. In Speyer, a driver fled after a collision; in Kümmersbruck, an FCA Italy Capron was stolen; and in Wülfrath, a Fendt caravan was taken.
Several incidents involving motorhomes and caravans have been reported across Germany. In Speyer on April 27, a motorhome driver damaged a parked car while maneuvering and fled. Police identified the 70-year-old driver at his residence in Mannheim, but the owner of the damaged car has not yet been found. A search for the victim is underway.
In Kümmersbruck (Amberg), unknown perpetrators stole an FCA Italy Capron motorhome worth around €50,000 between Sunday and Monday night. The vehicle had been parked on Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße since early April. The Amberg police have issued a search for the vehicle and are asking witnesses to call 09621/89 0-0.
In Wülfrath, a Fendt caravan was stolen from an industrial area on Röntgenstraße between November 1, 2025, and February 12, 2026. Police are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.
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In Speyer on April 27, a motorhome driver damaged a parked car while maneuvering and fled the scene. Police identified the 70-year-old driver at his h...
In Speyer on April 27, a motorhome driver damaged a parked car while maneuvering and fled the scene. Police identified the 70-year-old driver at his home in Mannheim, but the owner of the damaged vehicle has not yet been located. The search for the victim is ongoing.
Unknown perpetrators stole an FCA Italy Capron motorhome worth about €50,000 in Kümmersbruck overnight from Sunday to Monday. The vehicle had been par...
Unknown perpetrators stole an FCA Italy Capron motorhome worth about €50,000 in Kümmersbruck overnight from Sunday to Monday. The vehicle had been parked on Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße since early April. Amberg police have put out a wanted notice and ask anyone with information to call 09621/89 0-0.
On the night from Sunday to Monday, a motorhome (FCA Italy, Capron) worth about €50,000 was stolen in Kümmersbruck (Amberg). The owner had parked it i...
On the night from Sunday to Monday, a motorhome (FCA Italy, Capron) worth about €50,000 was stolen in Kümmersbruck (Amberg). The owner had parked it in early April on Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße. The Amberg police have issued a search alert and ask witnesses to call (09621) 8900.
A Fendt caravan was stolen in Wülfrath. The theft occurred in the industrial area on Röntgenstraße between November 1, 2025, and February 12, 2026. Po...
A Fendt caravan was stolen in Wülfrath. The theft occurred in the industrial area on Röntgenstraße between November 1, 2025, and February 12, 2026. Police are investigating and asking the public for information.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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