Criminal Activity Report: A roll-top was forced open, a patio door was broken, and a bag containing a stroller was stolen, presumably by a man later convicted for his violent actions; additional incidents mentioned.
In the city and district of Offenbach am Main, Hesse, several incidents were reported on Tuesday, July 16, 2025.
A suspected copper thief was apprehended by chance in an apartment on August-Hecht-Straße. The 35-year-old suspect is now under investigation for theft, and a criminal proceeding is pending against him. The source of the stolen copper cables is part of the ongoing investigation.
An 84-year-old was seriously injured in an accident near a bus stop in Schlossgartenstraße. The police are investigating the background of the accident, and witnesses are asked to call 069 8098-5100.
A 27-year-old reported the discovery of hidden headphones in an apartment on August-Hecht-Straße, leading to the discovery of copper cables worth a high four-figure amount. The suspect, a 35-year-old, had to go to the police station for further police measures.
Unfortunately, a theft occurred on the playground in the Quartierspark in the Mathildenviertel. The unknown female suspect, described as approximately 1.70 meters tall, bald, and wearing a pink cap and a beige T-shirt, took the victim's bag containing a wallet and children's utensils. Tips can be called in at 069 8098-5100.
The police are looking for witnesses in three separate incidents: the burglary in Friedhofstraße, the theft in the Quartierspark, and the accident in Schlossgartenstraße.
A burglary occurred in a multi-family house in Friedhofstraße between 5 and 21 hours on Tuesday. The perpetrators gained entry by raising the blinds and smashing the terrace door. Jewelry and cash were stolen, and the damage is estimated at around 500 euros. Witnesses are asked to call 069 8098-1234.
A traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on the A3 motorway between Obertshausen and Hanau, heading towards Würzburg, on Tuesday afternoon. The 35-year-old driver involved with a Peugeot in the accident and a 36-year-old Seat driver were injured and required hospital treatment. The accident resulted in significant traffic congestion and a backup.
The original content for this news comes from the Polizeipräsidium Südosthessen, transmitted via news aktuell. For inquiries, you can reach Thomas Leipold, Felix Geis, Claudia Benneckenstein, and Alexander Schlüter at specific phone numbers. The Press Office for the Polizeipräsidium Südosthessen can be contacted at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach am Main, or by phone at 069 / 8098 - 1210 (collective number). Witnesses to any of these incidents are encouraged to contact the police at 06181 9010-0 at the Südosthessen Autobahnpolizei station. The contact email for the press office is [email protected].
