Chaos erupts at Hochheimer Markt festival with thefts, assaults, and hit-and-runs
A weekend of disorder unfolded in the Taunus region, with thefts, assaults, and hit-and-runs reported. Authorities are investigating these incidents, which occurred amidst the bustling Hochheimer Markt festival and other local events.
On Saturday, November 8, a Google Pixel 7a smartphone was stolen from the Hochheimer Markt festival. The thief targeted a parked cargo bike, using cutting tools to break the lock, and rode off towards Schwalbach am Taunus. The bike was later recovered using its tracking system. Meanwhile, a parked Volkswagen Polo was damaged in a hit-and-run incident on Mammolshainer Weg in Hofheim am Taunus. The driver responsible fled without fulfilling their legal obligations, causing approximately €500 in property damage.
Later that evening, a firefighter was assaulted at the Hochheimer Markt festival. A 25-year-old man from Mainz punched the firefighter in the face while they were assisting a woman in need. The assailant initially fled but was later apprehended by police. In separate incidents, a 39-year-old man from Idstein and a 28-year-old woman were arrested for driving under the influence in Eppstein and Kelkheim, respectively. Both were taken to the police station for further processing. Additionally, a cargo bike of the brand Urban Arrow was stolen in Bad Soden am Taunus on the same day.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward. The stolen cargo bike in Bad Soden am Taunus remains at large. The investigation into the assault on the firefighter and the hit-and-run incident continues, with police appealing for witnesses.
