Police investigate thefts in North Rhine-Westphalia

Police in North Rhine-Westphalia are investigating two separate incidents involving theft and property damage.

In the Minden area, unknown perpetrators stole various electronic items from a moving semi-trailer. The theft occurred on Monday afternoon while the vehicle was traveling from Hüllhorst to Minden via Lübbecke. Investigators are examining whether the items were taken during a traffic light stop in Lübbecke or while the truck was in motion. Several packages belonging to the stolen cargo were discovered along the B65 and B482 federal roads.

In Willich, a suspected metal thief reportedly struck a business owner with a vehicle on Saturday morning. The individual allegedly attempted to load aluminum scrap into a white Mercedes Vito before being confronted by the company owner. According to police, the suspect drove toward the owner, striking him and causing minor injuries, before fleeing the scene. Authorities are searching for a man approximately 25 years old, 1.80 meters tall, with a heavy build, dark hair, wearing a brown jacket and jeans.