E-bike robber strikes: Unknown steals bike from garage in Bad Dürkheim!

E-bike robber strikes: Unknown steals bike from garage in Bad Dürkheim!

Weinstraße Süd, 67098 Bad Dürkheim, Deutschland - in Bad Dürkheim was stolen from a garage on Monday, June 9, 2025, a high-quality e-bike. According to the Neustadt on the Weinstrasse police department, the incident occurred between 0:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in the South Weinstrasse. Unknown perpetrators managed to get to the property unauthorized and to let the e-bike go with them. The police ask the population for help and are looking for witnesses who have made suspicious observations during this time. Information can be sent directly to the Bad Dürkheim police on 06322 963-0 or by email to pibadduerkheim@polizei.rlp.de.

Again and again it can be observed that particularly high-quality bicycles and e-bikes are very popular with thieves. This is also evident in the region, where the police report on an increase in bicycle thefts. Especially in recent months, incidents have occurred in which e-bikes have been stolen from unprotected garages or parking spaces. This increase should be noticed! The owners of such valuable bikes in particular should worry about suitable security measures.

Caution is better than forbearance

So that there is no similar incident to Bad Dürkheim, the police recommend that you secure high -quality bicycles with stable locks and to accommodate them in lockable rooms. E-bikes in particular are popular destinations for thieves due to their high value. A good hint for all those who want to protect themselves from such a loss is to take out a special bicycle or e-bike insurance. This not only offers protection against theft, but also covers other risks that are generally not included in conventional household insurance.

Professional e-bike insurance can offer higher compensation than household insurance in the event of theft. The compensation amount is not based on the sum insured, but on the actual value of the stolen wheel, which can be particularly important for owners of a high-priced e-bike. The choice between reimbursement within the framework of the new value or the time value when taking out insurance should be careful. The new value reimburses the amount for an equivalent new wheel, while the current value depicts the actual value at the time of theft, which is often lower due to age and wear. This is another aspect that is important for all those who fear the loss of their e-bike.

The Bad Dürkheim police appeal to all citizens of being vigilant and reporting suspects or vehicles immediately. No doubt, the security of property is a topic that affects us all. If you love your bike, you should also secure it well and, in the best case, also insure it. For more information and tips on the subject of bicycle security, interested parties can visit the pages of the GDV that offer helpful statistics and advice.