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Luxury fabric trolley stolen from German regional train in broad daylight

A brazen theft leaves one passenger empty-handed—just minutes before arrival. Now, federal police need your help to crack the case.

The image shows a train with a cart full of suitcases sitting on the side of it. The train is on...
The image shows a train with a cart full of suitcases sitting on the side of it. The train is on the railway track and there is a shed at the top of the image. The cart is filled with suitcases and a barrel, giving the impression of a baggage cart.

Luxury fabric trolley stolen from German regional train in broad daylight

A fabric trolley worth around €1 The incident took place aboard a regional service between Gießen and Kassel. Unknown individuals removed the trolley from an overhead luggage rack without the owner’s knowledge. The victim only realised the item was missing shortly before arrival at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.

The Federal Police Inspectorate Kassel has since opened an investigation. Authorities have started criminal proceedings for theft and are actively seeking witnesses. Anyone with information about the stolen property or suspicious activity on the train is urged to come forward. The trolley, described as a high-value fabric model, was taken sometime during the journey. Police have not yet released further details about possible suspects or the exact time of the theft.

The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to identify those responsible. Passengers who were on the same train and may have seen something unusual are asked to contact the Federal Police. The stolen trolley’s value and the circumstances of the theft have prompted a full inquiry.

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