60 designer chairs from Lübeck cafeteria disappeared - who knows the perpetrators?

60 designer chairs from Lübeck cafeteria disappeared - who knows the perpetrators?

In an unusual theft campaign, 60 valuable designer chairs disappeared overnight in the cafeteria of the University of Lübeck. The collection of the chairs, which emerged as a searched classic, happened unnoticed and ensured great amazement and guesswork from Koch Andreas Mildner and the students. Zeit Online reports of a spiral of disappointment and concern for the valuable pieces of furniture that are still missing.

The incident occurred in mid -February 2025 and is a clear trend, because similar thefts were also reported at other universities in northern Germany. The stolen include not only the chairs from Lübeck, but also other high -priced models that are important for those interested in collecting. The estimated total damage, which is moving in the five -digit range, is particularly important. Questions remain unanswered how the perpetrators were able to remove the chairs unnoticed, and whether there may be a serial offender behind these deeds. NDR therefore urgently searches for witnesses.

The background of the thefts

The stitch seems well thought out: The perpetrators seem to have been going in two attempts in Lübeck, initially they stole 20 chairs, followed by another 40. This well -coordinated plan speaks for a certain criminal sophistication. After the incidents on the campus of the University of Lübeck, there were also bad news from Braunschweig, where about 80 bright yellow chairs were stolen from the Campus of the Technical University. According to Tagesspiegel are no longer uncommon and could indicate a new perpetrator.

The affected institutions are alarmed. Above all, the spokeswoman for the East Lower Saxony Student Center expressed the hope that the stolen chairs will soon be reappearing. However, it remains to be seen whether and when this will be the case. After all, due to their collector's value of several hundred euros each, the chairs could be a welcome destination for criminals.

Situation at the University of Lübeck

For the students and the staff of the cafeteria, the situation is also stressful. The cafeteria, which supplies around 1,800 students with meals every day, is faced with a lack of space in the kitchen, and the urgently required renovation turns out to be unaffordable. Michael Gruner, head of university catering, was apparently not aware of the special importance of these chairs and now criticizes that all available chairs should be stored safely. The police follow possible information and check whether the stuffed chairs may be offered on online marketplaces.

Overall, the hope and the appeal to the public remains to provide relevant information on the stolen chairs. Because only together can we prevent such valuable pieces from being lost. The Studierendenwerk has already taken measures for security and stored the rest of the chairs in Braunschweig.