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BMW X3 stolen and vending machine vandalized in separate Taunus crimes

Two brazen crimes struck the Taunus region within hours—one a high-stakes car theft, the other a costly act of youth vandalism. Police seek witnesses in both cases.

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2026 April 25 . 12:08 AM

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Thieves target BMW, Schwalbach am Taunus, Sunday, September 14, 2025, to Monday, September 15, 2025

BMW X3 stolen and vending machine vandalized in separate Taunus crimes

A red BMW X3 was stolen in Schwalbach on Monday afternoon. The vehicle, last registered with the license plate "MTK-AG 24," was taken by unknown individuals between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Authorities are still investigating how the thieves managed to steal the car, which was parked on the street, without a key.

Witnesses are asked to contact the criminal police at (06196) 2073-0.

Vending machine damaged, Eppstein, Bahnstraße, Monday, September 15, 2025, 1:00 PM

Two unidentified children damaged a Regiomat (local vending machine) in Niederjosbach on Monday afternoon. The glass front of the self-service machine was severely cracked after the boys threw stones at it. A witness observed the two boys, who are estimated to have caused over €1,000 in damages. They are described as slim and between eight and ten years old. One had short blonde hair and was wearing a white jacket, carrying a scooter. His accomplice had short dark hair, wore a red jacket, and also had a scooter with him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (06195) 6749-0.

For media inquiries, please contact:

West Hesse Police Headquarters – Wiesbaden Konrad-Adenauer-Ring 51 65187 Wiesbaden Press Office Phone: (0611) 345-1046 / 1041 / 1042 Email: [email protected]