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Thieves steal wallet in overnight Viernheim car break-in

A quiet night in Viernheim turned into a crime scene as thieves struck an Audi. Could your tip crack the case? Authorities need your help.

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Thieves steal wallet in overnight Viernheim car break-in

A car break-in took place in Viernheim overnight on Tuesday, March 24. The incident happened between 10:00 p.m. and 6:40 a.m., with thieves targeting an Audi parked in the 'Auf der Beune' car park. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward with any relevant details. The offenders broke into the Audi and stole a wallet from inside the vehicle. The wallet contained personal documents along with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division K 21/22 in Heppenheim. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact them at +49 6252 706-0. No specific figures for vehicle-related crimes in Viernheim or the wider Mannheim district over the past year are available. However, overall crime statistics for the Mannheim area in 2025 recorded 65,768 offences in total.

Investigators continue to gather evidence in connection with the break-in. The stolen wallet and its contents remain unrecovered. Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity near the 'Auf der Beune' car park during the night is encouraged to assist the ongoing inquiry.

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