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Two 14-Year-Olds Arrested for Two-Year Theft Spree in Giessen

Arrested at 14, these boys started their crime spree at just 12. Their actions have resulted in significant property damage and stolen items.

In the picture we can see some school children are standing on the path with school uniforms and...
In the picture we can see some school children are standing on the path with school uniforms and they are holding some papers in their hands and one girl is talking something near the microphone which is to the stand and behind them we can see a fencing wall and to the top of it we can see a shed with some balloons top it.

Two 14-Year-Olds Arrested for Two-Year Theft Spree in Giessen

Two 14-year-old boys from Giessen have been arrested for a series of thefts and robberies committed over two years. The juveniles, now 14, were taken into custody on September 29, 2025, following an arrest warrant issued by the Giessen Public Prosecutor's Office.

The boys, aged 12 at the time of the offenses, targeted various locations in Giessen and the surrounding district. They broke into schools, daycare centers, and restaurants, causing substantial property damage. Their targets included bicycles and e-scooters, which they stole.

Authorities have not specified the exact locations targeted by the juveniles. However, the large number of offenses and the risk of further crimes led to the issuance of arrest warrants. The boys were subsequently detained at a juvenile detention center.

The two 14-year-old boys from Giessen face charges of theft and robbery. Their actions, which began when they were just 12, have resulted in significant property damage and stolen items. The Giessen Public Prosecutor's Office and investigators deemed their actions severe enough to warrant arrest and detention.

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