In a unique but evidently unsuccessful approach to burglary, the police apprehended a man in Obersendling who, along with an accomplice still at large, attempted to use stolen cars to crash into gas stations and steal cash from ATMs. The incidents occurred in Munich and its surroundings, with the most recent event resulting in the man's arrest after a police chase at speeds of up to 180 km/h.

The suspects had previously attempted to break into a gas station in Unterschleißheim in early March. After failing to open the entrance door, they drove a stolen VW Golf through the glass window into the convenience store. Their plan involved attaching a tow rope to the ATM in an effort to pull it out of its secure fixture, but this also failed, forcing them to flee without any loot, yet leaving significant property damage in their wake.

The police have been closely monitoring the patterns of these specific gas station break-ins, indicating a potential concerning increase in organized crime targeting such establishments. As authorities pursue the remaining suspect, these incidents underscore the challenges law enforcement faces in combating increasingly innovative theft methods, as well as the urgent need for enhanced security measures at vulnerable locations like gas stations.