Flag theft in Penzberg: Unknown people steal the mast and festival flags!

Flag theft in Penzberg: Unknown people steal the mast and festival flags!

Once again there is no reason to be happy in Penzberg, as a brazen theft overshadows this year's folk festival. Unknown people stole eight flags and a seven-meter-long aluminum flagpole between August 29th and September 8th. [Süddeutsche] reports that the amount of damage is estimated at around 1,600 euros.

What exactly happened remains unclear. The city cannot provide an exact time of the crime, and there is no evidence of any suspects. This leaves room for speculation - were the flags and the mast perhaps deliberately stolen during the festival?

Detailed damage statement

The stolen flag, which belongs to Munich's Augustiner brewery, was clearly visible on the Stockplatz on the Berghalde. But that wasn't enough: another six flags were classic blue and white, and one flag depicted the coat of arms of the city of Penzberg. [Merkur] emphasizes that citizens are now called upon to provide relevant information. The Penzberg police ask you to call 08856/92570.

The folk festival, which attracts numerous visitors, was severely disrupted by this incident. While some were happy about the exuberant atmosphere, the short-term loss of such important symbols caused resentment. This is like a blow in the water for the organizers, who were certainly hoping for a positive response.

One wonders: What drives people to commit such brazen acts? The thought of someone dismantling a seven meter high mast and taking it with them seems almost surreal. But unfortunately there are always individual cases that spoil the good mood. The Penzberg police have also started investigating this case and are looking for further clues that could help clear up this incident.

It remains to be hoped that the perpetrators will be caught quickly and the city can return to its usual festival activities. Until then, the loss of the flags and the mast will be remembered as a painful stain.