Car thefts in Luxembourg: three incidents in one day, suspect arrested
Three thefts from parked vehicles were recorded on Saturday in Luxembourg, including one at a petrol station in Capellen on the A6. A suspect was apprehended in Steinsel.
Three thefts in one day, man arrested after break-in in Steinsel
L'Essentiel reports that the Grand Ducal police recorded three thefts from parked cars on the same Saturday, in different locations across the country.
Around 1pm, a first incident occurred in the car park of a petrol station on the A6 motorway in Capellen. While the driver and his passenger were briefly absent inside the building, an individual stole a bag stored in the vehicle's boot. The bag contained a tablet, cash and sunglasses.
Earlier in the morning, on Rue de Kirchberg in Luxembourg-Kirchberg, individuals had smashed the rear side window of a car. The haul proved modest: a bag containing a beanie and gloves.
In the afternoon, a witness observed a man smashing the window of a parked vehicle on Rue Basse in Steinsel before fleeing. A patrol quickly found and apprehended the suspect at a nearby bus stop. The officers discovered on him a screwdriver, a safety hammer and a cutter.
Incident reports were drawn up in all three cases and further investigations were opened.
The Grand Ducal police took the opportunity of these incidents to remind the public of some safety advice. The authorities advise against leaving any valuables, bags or electronic devices in a parked vehicle. "Even in the case of a brief absence, make sure to close all windows and doors completely and to lock your vehicle properly," they state.
Source: L'Essentiel