Village residents detain alleged bicycle thieves, waiting for the arrival of law enforcement in Schopfheim
In the heart of Freiburg, Germany, two suspected bicycle thieves were apprehended on August 25, 2025, according to a report from news aktuell at Police Headquarters Freiburg.
The arrest took place around 3:00 PM on Wehratalstraße, following a vigilant effort from local residents. The suspects, a 17-year-old juvenile and an 18-year-old youth, were detained by the villagers and held until the police arrived.
The Pedelec, a white Cube-brand bicycle estimated to be worth approximately €2,300, was reportedly stolen from Rauschbachstraße. The suspects were seen with the stolen vehicle during the incident.
The police officer or spokesperson for the press department of the Freiburg Police Headquarters, who should be contacted for media inquiries, is Thomas Spisla. For further information, please contact Thomas Batzel at the Police Headquarters Freiburg Press Office, phone number 07621 / 176-351, email [email protected], or visit their Twitter (https://x.com/PolizeiFR) and Facebook (https://facebook.com/PolizeiFreiburg) profiles, or their homepage at http://www.polizei-bw.de/.
After the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, the two suspects were released. The police continue to investigate the case and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
