Crime spree and traffic violations keep regional police on high alert
**South East Hesse Police Headquarters**
***City and District of Offenbach*** (ots)
- Suspected use of pepper spray: Police investigating and seeking witnesses - Offenbach (fg) A roughly 17-year-old unknown male with blonde hair and a goatee apparently used pepper spray at an eatery in Waldstraße in Offenbach on Thursday afternoon around 1:15 PM. A 35-year-old later complained of pain and irritation in the eye and throat area. It is currently unclear why the unknown male fired the pepper spray at the 35-year-old. The unknown male, who was wearing light sports clothing and flip-flops and was also wearing a blue cap, then fled the scene. The police are now investigating the case of dangerous bodily harm and are asking witnesses to call the number 069 8098-5100.
- E-scooter checks during 'ROADPOL Safety Days' in the city center - Offenbach (fg) As part of the 'ROADPOL Safety Days', officers from the traffic inspection conducted stationary and mobile traffic checks throughout the city on Thursday, focusing on 'E-scooters'.
The goal of such checks is always to increase traffic safety and to check the compliance with legal regulations in the use of electric micro-vehicles. During the deployment, the officers checked, among others, 37 drivers of E-scooters. Two controlled E-scooter drivers did not have a valid insurance for their vehicle. Two other persons did not have a general operating permit; due to vehicle defects, two traffic participants also lost their operating permit. In addition, the law enforcement officers penalized three other offenses.
Besides the warnings, the traffic specialists held numerous preventive discussions regarding the use of E-scooters. Because riding E-scooters also involves risks, especially if they are used unsafely or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There will also be focus checks in the future.
Hint: E-scooters may only be used alone, with a valid insurance plate, and in compliance with the applicable traffic regulations. The same alcohol limits apply as for car drivers. An overview of E-scooter use is attached to the message.
Hint: An image is attached to this message (Source: South East Hesse Police Headquarters)
- Burglars were active in a residential building: Witness search! - Mühlheim (fg) Burglars were active in a residential building in the Lammerspiel district of Mühlheim on Thursday between 5:45 PM and 10:30 PM, so the criminal police are investigating. According to current findings, the unknown persons pried open the terrace door and then entered the interior. Previously, the perpetrators probably failed to break the glass of the terrace door. Inside, the intruders searched several floors and rooms and ultimately took watches, a backpack with a laptop, and a wallet with them. The unknown persons then fled the scene via the previously used entry route. The property damage amounts to around 3,000 euros. Please provide information to the Kripo at the number 069 8098-1234.
- Hit-and-run: Dog hit and injured by motorcycle - Neu-Isenburg On Thursday afternoon, a couple walking their leashed dog in Friedhofstraße was involved in an accident with their pet at the intersection with Herzogstraße. Around 4:05 PM, as the couple was about to cross the intersection with a green pedestrian signal, an unknown motorcyclist entered the intersection and collided with the dog. The animal was injured and had to be treated at a veterinary clinic. The motorcyclist fled without fulfilling their duties. Witnesses with information about the accident are asked to call the Neu-Isenburg police station at 06102 2902-0.
- Elderly woman robbed: Police seek witnesses - Neu-Isenburg
Around 10:30 AM on Thursday, four women, aged around 50 and between 1.60 and 1.70 meters tall, entered the apartment of an elderly woman in Adolf-Bauer-Straße (single-digit house numbers) and robbed her. The senior citizen was apparently trying to unlock her apartment in a multi-family building when two of the women, one with gray hair and black clothing and the other with a strong build and light top, pushed their way inside and overpowered her. Then, the third woman, also described as strong and wearing a colorful top, appeared and searched the apartment for valuables. After about ten minutes, the three women left with their loot, worth around three hundred euros, in an unknown direction. Witnesses of the crime are asked to contact the criminal police at 069 8098-1234.
- Witness search after break-in at single-family home - Seligenstadt
Between 10:30 PM on Wednesday and 5:00 AM on Thursday, an unknown person broke into a single-family home in Friedrich-Ebert-Straße (10s house numbers). The intruder initially gained access to the residence through a forcibly opened window on the ground floor. During their search of drawers and cabinets, they managed to steal cash and jewelry worth several hundred euros. The thief apparently also encountered a sleeping resident and fled unnoticed. Witnesses who observed anything are asked to contact the Offenbach criminal police hotline at 069 8098-1234.
Offenbach, 19.09.2025, Press Office, Thomas Leipold
For further inquiries, please contact:
Police Headquarters Southeast Hesse - Press Office - Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach am Main Telephone: 069 / 8098 - 1210 (collective number) Thomas Leipold (tl) - 1201 or 0160 / 980 00745 Felix Geis (fg) - 1211 or 0162 / 201 3806 Claudia Benneckenstein (cb) - 1212 or 0152 / 066 23109 Maximilian Edelbluth (me) - 1213 or 0173 / 5636097 Fax: 0611 / 32766-5014 Email: **[email protected]** Homepage: **http://www.polizei.hessen.de/ppsoh**
