Police investigate heavy machinery and fuel thefts in Germany

Police in Germany are investigating multiple thefts involving construction equipment and fuel. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, unknown perpetrators stole a 15-ton Liebherr 314 wheeled excavator from a company premises in Zülow, near Stralendorf. The theft occurred between Friday afternoon and Monday morning, resulting in damages estimated at 50,000 euros. Investigators are unsure how the thieves started the machine without the original key, though they suspect the excavator may have been transported via a trailer.

In a separate incident in Dürrwangen, thieves siphoned approximately 300 liters of diesel from two construction machines parked at a site for a new bicycle path. Additionally, in Schopfloch, thieves stole three fuel canisters and various tools, including a toolbox and power drills, from a company vehicle and a garage. The total value of the tools stolen in Schopfloch is estimated at 250 euros.