Car accidents resulting in fire and smoke; burglary incidents; theft of bicycles; phone scams reported in the workplace
Headline: Multiple Incidents Reported Across City, Including Arson Investigations and Vehicle Accidents
In a series of events that unfolded over the past few days, several incidents have been reported across the city, ranging from arson investigations to vehicle accidents.
St. Bernhardt
No signs of arson have been found in St. Bernhardt, yet a mysterious fire broke out overnight, causing damage to several trash cans in the Goerdelerweg. Preliminary investigations suggest that an improperly disposed electronic device may have caused the fire.
Uhlandstraße
On Monday evening, smoke from a doctor's office in Uhlandstraße caused a stir, but it was later determined to be from maintenance work on the MRT device.
City Center
Just a few hours earlier, smaller fires were reported in the city center, including a mannequin and a container filled with construction debris. The fire department's swift intervention prevented the flames from spreading to other building parts.
Reutlingen City Center
An unknown perpetrator is suspected of arson in the Reutlingen city center, causing multiple fires. The criminal police are investigating a 36-year-old woman in connection with these arsons, who was arrested and is currently in custody.
Mettingen's Emil-Kessler-Straße
A 60-year-old man's high-value Pedelec was stolen in Mettingen's Emil-Kessler-Straße and recovered in Bad Cannstatt. A 29-year-old was temporarily arrested in Bad Cannstatt for the theft.
Münsingen
A cyclist was severely injured Monday afternoon and had to be taken to a hospital. In a separate incident, a motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident.
Pfullingen
A driver had to surrender his license Tuesday night after causing an accident.
Esslingen
On Monday afternoon, a bike thief was caught in Esslingen.
Bad Cannstatt
A teenager was flown to a hospital by helicopter following a traffic accident. An 81-year-old cyclist suffered minor injuries after falling in the Fabrikstraße, with a preliminary blood alcohol content of about 0.4%.
Bonlanden
Firefighters and police were called to a community accommodation in Bonlanden due to a triggered fire alarm.
Parking Lot along the B 28
A car caught fire on the Burgholz parking lot along the B 28, causing it to be closed by road maintenance workers.
Straße Der Schöne Wag
A single-family home in the Straße Der Schöne Wag was broken into over the past three weeks.
Eingen
Two people were slightly injured in a traffic accident on Monday afternoon. Initial investigations suggest that the driver might also be responsible for a hit-and-run earlier that night in Eingen.
Monday Afternoon
An 18-year-old was taken to a hospital with suspected smoke inhalation. Specialists from the Criminal Police secured evidence. The estimated property damage is approximately 50,000 euros. The Criminal Police are investigating potential connections to the ongoing small fires in the city area.
