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Drunk man steals €2,000 medical device from paramedics in Germany

A brazen theft turned into a quick arrest—thanks to sharp-eyed paramedics. The suspect’s blood alcohol level? A staggering 3.1 per mille.

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2025 November 11 . 7:08 PM

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This image is clicked on the roads. To the left, there is ambulance. To the right, there is a tent... — This image is clicked on the roads. To the left, there is ambulance. To the right, there is a tent under which many people are standing. There is also table and chair in the right of the image.

Hiding on Balcony: Man Steals Device During Notarzt Deployment - Drunk man steals €2,000 medical device from paramedics in Germany

Police in Baunatal, near Kassel, have arrested a 43-year-old man for stealing a medical device worth nearly €2,000. The suspect, a relative of a woman who was being treated by paramedics, hid the suction pump on a balcony before being caught.

The incident occurred on Monday evening. Paramedics were attending to a woman at her home when they discovered the stolen medical equipment on the balcony. They alerted the police, who swiftly responded and conducted a search. During the search, they found the suction pump and arrested the suspect.

The suspect, who was intoxicated at the time, had a blood alcohol level of 3.1 per mille, according to a breath alcohol test conducted at the police station Süd-West in the Kassel area. The stolen device, worth nearly €2,000, was recovered and returned to its rightful owners.

The suspect is currently in police custody, facing charges for the theft of the medical device. The police have praised the paramedics for their vigilance in discovering the stolen equipment and alerting authorities.