Mitsubishi Colt vandalised in Grebenhain as car scratch attacks surge
A Mitsubishi Colt was vandalised in Grebenhain during the night of February 26 into February 27. The car, parked on Bahnhofstraße, sustained scratches on its rear hatch. Police estimate the damage at around €500.
"This incident follows a broader trend of similar crimes in the area. Over the past year, roughly 45 cases of car vandalism involving scratch marks were recorded across Vogelsbergkreis and its surroundings, according to Hesse police figures.
The latest attack occurred overnight, leaving the vehicle's owner with visible damage. The scratches were found on the rear hatch of the Mitsubishi Colt, which had been parked on Bahnhofstraße.
Authorities are now seeking witnesses or anyone with relevant information. They can contact Lauterbach Police Station by phone at +49 6641 971-0 or file a report online via the Hesse police portal at www.polizei.hessen.de.
This case adds to a growing number of similar offences in the region. Between March 2025 and March 2026, police documented about 45 incidents of car vandalism involving scratches in Vogelsbergkreis and nearby areas.
The damaged car in Grebenhain brings the total number of scratch-related vandalism cases in the region to nearly 50 over the past year. Police continue to investigate and urge the public to come forward with any details that could assist their enquiries. The estimated repair cost for this incident alone stands at €500.
