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Thieves flee after finding kiwis in a truck heist near Wiesbaden

What would you do if you broke into a truck and found only fruit? Thieves faced this dilemma—and fled. Now, police are piecing together the oddest cargo theft of the year.

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2025 December 10 . 7:09 PM

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In the foreground of the picture I can see the truck on the road. I can see two men standing on the... — In the foreground of the picture I can see the truck on the road. I can see two men standing on the floor and there is a hard hat on their head. I can see a man on the right side is holding the mechanical device. In the background, I can see the vehicles. I can see the barricade on the road on the left side.

Thieves flee after finding kiwis in a truck heist near Wiesbaden

A semi-truck was broken into at the Medenbach-Ost rest area on the A3 highway near Wiesbaden on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The incident occurred at 10:20 AM, with unknown perpetrators targeting the parked vehicle. Police are now investigating the unusual case.

The thieves opened the trailer of the truck, which was facing toward Cologne. Inside, they discovered a cargo of kiwis—an unexpected find that led them to abandon their plan. It remains unclear whether they also attempted to siphon diesel from the refrigeration unit.

The break-in left no significant damage beyond the stolen fuel cap. Police continue to search for leads in the case. The incident highlights the risks faced by parked freight vehicles, even when carrying perishable goods.