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Law enforcement is searching for an individual suspected of bike theft, providing a detailed description of the suspect.

Authorities seek a bike thief, providing a detailed account of the suspect.
Authorities seek a bike thief, providing a detailed account of the suspect.

Law enforcement is searching for an individual suspected of bike theft, providing a detailed description of the suspect.

In the early hours of Monday, 01.09.2025, a previously unknown suspect was caught attempting to steal an e-bike in Bielefeld, Germany.

The incident occurred on Leinenstraße, specifically at a carport near a house at the end of a cul-de-sac. The suspect approached the secured e-bike and attempted to steal it, but the owner became aware of the stranger and switched on the lights, causing the suspect to flee empty-handed.

The suspect was recorded by a surveillance camera during the theft attempt. He is described as having short hair, a thin face, and was wearing a light-colored t-shirt with Adidas stripes on the shoulder and a dark backpack.

No further details about the suspect's identity or appearance were given. The Press and Public Relations department of the Police Headquarters Bielefeld can be contacted for inquiries. Their contact details are:

  • Sonja Rehmert (SR)
  • Katja Küster (KK)
  • Sarah Siedschlag (SI)
  • Michael Kötter (MK)
  • Hella Christoph (HC)
  • Fabian Rickel (FR)
  • Caroline Steffen (CS)
  • Lukas Reker (LR)
  • Jan Grote (JG)

You can reach them via email at [email protected].

Outside of office hours, the Control Center can be contacted at 0521/545-0. For reporting information regarding the attempted theft, the same phone number is available.

The website for the Police Headquarters Bielefeld is https://bielefeld.polizei.nrw/.

Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to your local authorities.

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