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Unlawful Action: Elevating or Opening a Lid

Witness Alerts Police in Coesfeld at 10:15 AM on December 14, 2024

Opening or raising the cover is unlawful.
Opening or raising the cover is unlawful.

Unlawful Action: Elevating or Opening a Lid

On December 14, 2024, a significant incident occurred on Hiegenbusch in Senden, Coesfeld, when a manhole cover went missing, creating a potential hazard for road users. The Coesfeld Police confirmed the incident, which took place at approximately 10:15 AM.

The missing manhole cover was discovered in the middle of the road, posing a significant risk to traffic. An attentive witness secured a bicycle in front of the spot to warn other road users. The local authority was immediately alerted about the situation.

The Coesfeld Police Press Office can be reached at 02541-14-290, 02541-14-291, or 02541-14-292 for further information. The police in Lüdinghausen can also be contacted for tips regarding the missing manhole cover at 02591-7930.

Removing manhole covers is a criminal offense due to the danger it poses in traffic. Despite efforts to locate the missing manhole cover nearby, it could not be found. The hazardous area was secured by the police, and the incident is still ongoing.

The Coesfeld Police's official website is http://coesfeld.polizei.nrw. The public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to the police to aid in the investigation. However, no further information about the missing man or the reason for the manhole cover being removed has been disclosed.

The incident was originally published by news aktuell. The location of the missing manhole cover remains the same as previously reported, in the middle of Hiegenbusch in Senden, Coesfeld. The name of the person who contacted the police in Lüdinghausen to report the missing manhole cover on Hiegenbusch in Senden is not publicly available.

Further updates on the incident may be provided as more information becomes available. The safety of the public remains the priority, and the Coesfeld Police urges everyone to exercise caution when navigating roads during unusual circumstances.

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