Bicycle thieves caught: This is how the theft in Wusterhausen was stopped!

Bicycle thieves caught: This is how the theft in Wusterhausen was stopped!

In the night of July 1, 2025, the train station in Königs Wusterhausen had a brazen bicycle theft. Two perpetrators used a battery flex to cut up the locks from two bicycles, which let sparks spray in the area and called on the scene. They immediately informed the police, who shortly afterwards put the suspect on the stolen wheels in the court road, such as the Märkische Oderzeitung reported.

In the subsequent search, the officials not only found the stolen bicycles, but also burglary tools, including the separator and a cut lock. The two perpetrators were brought to the police station and the investigation continues.

bicycle theft: a climbing of the trend

The problem of bicycle theft is by no means new, but it is becoming more and more urgent. A look at the statistics shows that around 300,000 bicycles were stolen in Germany in 2021. The total volume of the stolen bikes amounted to around 188,474.93 euros in the past few days, solely from the registered thefts. Brands such as Cube, Orbea and Specialized, which are not only in Königs Wusterhausen, but also in other cities, are very popular, as thieves' first entries in the Theft database

The security situation receives an additional damper from the fact that the bicycle storage area at the train station is not video monitored. The city of Königs Wusterhausen has been planning a bicycle parking garage for a long time, but the construction has been long despite already approved funding since 2018. The neighboring Eichwalde offers a bright spot, where a secure bicycle parking lot with 300 parking spaces is created.

protection against theft: insurance as an important factor

Especially with the increasing number of bicycle thefts, owners should consider high-quality bikes or e-bikes a special bike insurance. In contrast to household insurance, this offers more comprehensive protection, which not only includes the loss of theft, but also damage caused by vandalism and accidents. According to information from GDV , such insurance can offer higher compensation, depending on the value of the insured bike. Consumers should find out whether they want reimbursement to the new value or current value.

In view of the current trends in Königs Wusterhausen and beyond, it is more important for cyclists than ever to take preventive measures. Good protection and, above all, a awake eye on your own wheel can help prevent unsightly surprises and financial losses.