Arrest carried out by Polish authorities on a suspected bicycle burglar
48-Year-Old Suspect Arrested for Alleged Theft in Brühl
In a recent development, the Rhein-Erft Circle Police have arrested a 48-year-old man on August 16, 2020, in Brühl. The man is accused of stealing a high-quality e-bike (Pedelec) and two service phones from a local fire station.
According to the police, the suspect was initially reported as a suspicious person on Rhine Street via an emergency call. He was seen riding around on a bicycle and shouting loudly. When police officers arrived, the suspect fled onto the grounds of the local fire station and hid in some bushes. The e-bike was found near the scene, left in front of the bushes where the suspect hid.
The arrest occurred in the early hours of Saturday. While the suspect was in a detention cell, two service phones from the fire station were reported stolen. The mobile phones were secured from the suspect during the night. The owner of the e-bike later confirmed the theft.
The Criminal Investigation Department 23 has taken up the further investigations. However, no information was provided about the status of the investigation or any potential charges against the suspect.
The police did not provide information on the specific nature of the similar offenses the suspect was involved in. The press inquiries can be directed to Rhein-Erft Circle Police Press and Public Relations at the given contact information.
It is important to note that this article does not mention if any other suspects are involved in the case. The news originated from Rhein-Erft Circle Police, transmitted via news aktuell.
