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Abandoned Forklift Found After Theft Occurrence

Thief aborts getaway by abandoning swiped forklift in Ummeln, Bielefeld, on July 22, 2025.

Abandoned Forklift, Stolen Previously Identified
Abandoned Forklift, Stolen Previously Identified

Abandoned Forklift Found After Theft Occurrence

In the city of Bielefeld, a forklift belonging to a local construction company was recovered after being stolen from its storage hall on Erpestraße. The stolen vehicle was found abandoned on Brockhagener Street, according to reports.

The forklift was noticed parked on Brockhagener Street at around 3:20 PM by an employee. The police are seeking information about a potential forklift driver who may have been seen on Erpestraße and Brockhagener Street around lunchtime.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department 13 at 0521-545-0. The public is also encouraged to direct any tips to this number outside of office hours.

For press inquiries, the Bielefeld Police Headquarters can be contacted. The email address for the press office is [email protected]. The control center can also be reached outside of office hours at 0521/545-0.

The leadership staff and press and public relations department of the construction company can be reached at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 46, 33615 Bielefeld. The contact numbers for key personnel at the company are as follows:

  • Michael Kötter: 0521/545-3022
  • Sonja Rehmert: 0521/545-3020
  • Sarah Siedschlag: 0521/545-3021
  • Hella Christoph: 0521/545-3023
  • Katja Küster: 0521/545-3195
  • Caroline Steffen: 0521/545-3026
  • Fabian Rickel: 0521/545-3024
  • Jan Grote: 0521/545-3235
  • Lukas Reker: 0521/545-3222

The police are currently investigating the incident and are working to identify the individual(s) responsible for the theft. If you have any information that could help with the investigation, please contact the Criminal Investigation Department 13 at 0521-545-0.

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