Deceptive Catfish Activities Alleged by LPI-EF
On September 7, 2025, at around 7:00 AM, a chewing gum machine in Erfurt city center was broken into. The intruders removed cash and merchandise inserts from the machine, causing damage to it.
The Thuringia Police, based in Erfurt, were quick to respond. Patrol officers from the Inspectorate Service South (ID South) spotted the suspects and gave chase. However, the suspects managed to flee on bicycles.
One suspect was apprehended during the search. The apprehended suspect was identified as a 41-year-old repeat offender known to the police. He was temporarily arrested and had a small amount of methamphetamine on him. The suspect's used bicycle was also stolen.
The suspect has another charge against him in relation to this incident. The Thuringia Police did not provide information about the ongoing investigation or the suspect's current status.
The Thuringia Police can be contacted for inquiries about the chewing gum machine break-in. Their official website is polizei.thueringen.de, where you can find the Landestheaterinspektion Erfurt, the relevant contact point. The contact details for the Thuringia Police are also provided on their website.
The scene and the suspect were secured, and the investigation is ongoing. For the latest updates, we recommend checking local Erfurt news websites or the official police reports.
