Crime wave hits Hanau and Gelnhausen with burglaries, fraud, and a FlixBus collision
A series of crimes and incidents have been reported across the Hanau and Gelnhausen regions this week. Police are investigating multiple cases, including burglaries, fraud attempts, and a collision involving a bus and car.
Among the incidents, a suspected firearms violation at a Hanau school has raised concerns, while a hit-and-run in Großauheim left a vehicle damaged and the driver unaccounted for.
On Tuesday afternoon, a collision occurred on Willy-Brandt-Straße in Hanau when a car struck a flixbus. Two passengers on the bus suffered minor injuries, and the crash caused around €1,500 in damage. Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the accident.
In Großauheim, a green Mazda with HOL licence plates was damaged in a hit-and-run incident. The driver responsible fled the scene, leaving the vehicle with visible harm. Police have yet to identify the offender.
Meanwhile, thieves targeted a residential home in Nidderau's Heldenbergen district, breaking in and stealing jewellery valued at approximately €500. Security footage captured clear images of two suspects, aiding the ongoing investigation.
At a medical practice in Hanau, an unidentified thief made off with around €3,000 in cash on Tuesday afternoon. The motive and method of entry remain under examination.
In Ronneburg, fraudsters posing as bank employees attempted to deceive an elderly man. The scam failed, and the suspects left without taking any money. Police have warned residents to remain vigilant against similar schemes.
Two unknown individuals broke into a bar in Hanau's Großauheim district but left without stealing anything or causing damage. The reason for the break-in remains unclear.
In Gelnhausen, unknown intruders vandalised a school, resulting in an estimated €5,000 worth of damage. Authorities are working to determine the extent of the destruction and identify those responsible.
Separately, police are probing a suspected firearms violation at a Hanau school after a teenager was found in possession of a blank-firing gun. The investigation is ongoing to establish how the weapon was obtained and whether any laws were broken.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads in each case, from the hit-and-run in Großauheim to the school break-in in Gelnhausen. Security footage and witness statements may help identify suspects in the coming days. Residents are advised to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
