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License plates stolen from Mazda 6 in Poppenhausen theft probe

A quiet neighborhood turned crime scene after thieves targeted a gray Mazda 6. Could this be part of a larger pattern of vehicle-related thefts?

In this image we can see there is a number plate on the vehicle.
In this image we can see there is a number plate on the vehicle.

License plates stolen from Mazda 6 in Poppenhausen theft probe

Law enforcement in East Hesse is investigating the theft of two license plates from a parked car in Poppenhausen. The incident occurred sometime between December 20 and December 30, 2025, with the plates removed from a gray Mazda 6 on Steinwand Street. The stolen plates bear the registration 'WAK-BE 282'. The vehicle's owner discovered the theft and reported it to the East Hesse Police Headquarters. Authorities have yet to identify any suspects or determine the current whereabouts of the missing plates. The Mazda 6 was parked in the Steinwand district of Poppenhausen when the theft occurred. No further details about the vehicle's condition or additional damage have been released. The case remains under investigation by local law enforcement. Anyone with information about the stolen plates or suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact the East Hesse Police Headquarters. The exact circumstances of the theft are still unclear.

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