âŹ100,000 Harley-Davidson heist and arson shock central Hesse in crime wave
A series of incidents across central Hesse has left authorities investigating multiple cases of theft, arson, and traffic accidents. Over the past month, the police have dealt with a high-value motorcycle heist, a deliberate fire at an electrical box, and several road collisionsâone involving a drunk driver.
Between October 30 and December 1, 2025, thieves broke into a garage on Schelde-Lahn-StraĂe in Eschenburg-Hirzenhain. They stole five Harley-Davidson motorcycles, three engines, and a Snap-on tool cart. The total value of the stolen items exceeds âŹ100,000. Dillenburg Criminal Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have noticed suspicious people or vehicles near the scene during that period.
Authorities continue to investigate the causes behind each incident. The stolen motorcycles remain unrecovered, and the police are still searching for leads in the arson case. Meanwhile, the injured driver from the Volkswagen Polo crash is expected to recover, while the drunk driver in Haiger faces potential legal consequences.
