Munich police have recently arrested a driver of a stolen motorhome that was being tracked after a series of thefts in the city, believed to be perpetrated by an organized gang.
The Munich police are currently dealing with a string of motorhome thefts, with five high-value vehicles reported stolen since January, all in the western part of the city. Investigators suspect that an organized gang is behind these thefts, acquiring the motorhomes on demand. The most recent incident involved a Citroën Pössl motorhome, valued at approximately 50,000 euros, which was stolen between the evening of February 18 and the morning of February 19 from a parking location in Moosacher Hirschstraße.
After the theft was reported, the police initiated a search within the city, although it proved unsuccessful. To extend their search beyond the immediate area, the stolen vehicle was listed in the Schengen Information System, which is utilized by law enforcement agencies across 30 European countries. This system allows police to track stolen property more effectively and coordinate cross-border efforts to recover stolen items.
Recently, on a Thursday afternoon, another stolen motorhome attempted to cross the Lubawka-Kralovec border between the Czech Republic and Poland. When officers signaled for the vehicle to stop, the driver ignored the signals and attempted to flee, leading to further police action. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling organized crime related to vehicle theft, particularly with regards to valuable items like motorhomes that have seen a rise in demand and theft.
