Crime wave and truck violations sweep Mittelhessen in a single chaotic day

From stolen wallets to truckers breaking rest-time rules, one day exposed Mittelhessen's twin struggles with crime and reckless driving. What's behind the surge?

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2026 February 11 . 1:09 PM

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Crime wave and truck violations sweep Mittelhessen in a single chaotic day

A series of crimes and traffic violations marked Monday, February 9, 2026, across Mittelhessen. Police reported burglaries, thefts, and multiple breaches during truck inspections. The incidents ranged from stolen property to serious regulatory offences.

In Gedern, a single-family home on In der Funkenwiese was broken into between 3:00 PM and 7:25 PM. Jewellery, a wallet, and cash were taken. The burglary remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, in Friedberg, a 66-year-old woman from Bad Nauheim had her wallet stolen around 4:00 PM on Ockstädter Straße. The thief struck while she was distracted, snatching the wallet from her backpack.

Overnight, two cars in Dorheim's Erbsengasse were broken into between 10:00 AM on Monday and 8:20 AM on Tuesday. Thieves took a folder containing vehicle documents but left other belongings untouched. A similar incident occurred in Fritz-Reuter-Straße, Friedberg, where two vehicles were searched between 6:30 PM on Monday and 8:00 AM on Tuesday. Only €50 in cash was reported missing.

On the roads, Mittelhessen Highway Police inspected 17 trucks on Monday. Fifteen violations were uncovered, including breaches of driving and rest time rules, speeding, and expired inspection stickers. Three criminal complaints followed: one Turkish driver held an expired visa, while another had an expired licence. These findings align with broader trends—over the past two years, German motorway police recorded around 25,000 similar offences, primarily through tachograph checks. In 2024 alone, 13,500 cases were logged, with over 11,000 more in 2025.

The incidents highlight ongoing challenges with property crime and traffic regulation compliance in the region. Police continue to investigate the thefts, while the truck inspections underscore persistent issues with driver adherence to legal requirements. Authorities have yet to announce further action beyond the filed complaints.