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Condom thief with weapons: Arrested at Braunschweig Central Station!
A 22-year-old from Salzgitter stole eight packages of condoms from Braunschweig Central Station and had apparent weapons with him.
Condom thief with weapons: Arrested at Braunschweig Central Station!
Braunschweig is experiencing an atypical theft: A 22-year-old from Salzgitter was caught trying to steal eight packs of condoms from a drugstore near the main train station. The incident happened the day before around 5:30 p.m. when the store detective observed the thief and immediately informed the federal police. Meanwhile, security personnel remained in contact with the man, preventing him from escaping. How NDR According to reports, the young man cooperated with the authorities and waited patiently for the police to arrive.
However, during the subsequent search of the 22-year-old, the officers found something astonishing: several apparent weapons in the form of airsoft guns, five magazines, a one-hand knife that was ready to hand, handcuffs and tactical protective gloves. These items were confiscated because, combined with the theft, they represent a serious offense that will now be prosecuted. Investigations were initiated into theft with weapons and carrying sham weapons, such as Cremlingen Online reported.
A look at theft crime
Crime in Germany has many facets, and theft, usually in a variety of forms, is one of the most common crimes. According to the police crime statistics for 2024, which will be published on April 2, 2025, over 1.94 million thefts were recorded last year. This corresponds to around a third of all crimes in Germany. Interestingly, the statistics show a decline in thefts since 2015, while the corona pandemic was able to temporarily reduce the numbers due to limited opportunities for crimes. After the pandemic, there was an initial increase, but a decrease of 1.6% was recorded in 2024 compared to the previous year, as the BKA determines.
Shoplifting in particular, which is also part of the case in Braunschweig, saw a decrease of 5.0% in 2024 with a total of 404,907 cases. This shows that preventative measures such as technical security measures and educational campaigns can bear fruit. Nevertheless, the clearance rate for shoplifting remains impressively high at 89.3%, and it is to be hoped that such positive developments will continue in the future.
The 22-year-old thief will therefore face serious legal consequences while investigations into the background and motive behind his theft continue. While overall theft crime is declining, this case illustrates the complexity of the motives behind such acts.