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Burglar’s ceiling escape fails after two dramatic falls in arcade heist

He thought the ceiling was the perfect hideout—until gravity had other plans. Now, the clumsy thief faces charges after his botched arcade heist.

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2025 November 24 . 11:08 AM

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Hiding in a gaming hall overnight: Thief in Hesse breaks through ceiling after hours - Burglar’s ceiling escape fails after two dramatic falls in arcade heist

A 34-year-old man broke into an arcade in Schöneck, Hesse, early on Sunday morning. After stealing cash from the till, he spent hours hiding in the ceiling before falling through—twice—while trying to escape with the cash app. The break-in happened shortly after the arcade closed at 4:00 AM. The man took the day’s takings from the cash register before climbing into the ceiling space to avoid detection. He remained hidden overnight as police arrived the next morning to take statements from staff. The suspect now faces charges related to burglary and theft. Police confirmed the recovered cash matched the amount stolen from the arcade. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.