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Young shoplifters in Deggendorf: 200 euros in stolen goods caught!
Shoplifting in Deggendorf: stolen by young people, police successful. Rising crime statistics highlight the problem.
Young shoplifters in Deggendorf: 200 euros in stolen goods caught!
On Wednesday evening, July 17, 2025, an incident occurred in Deggendorf that stirred emotions in the city. Two teenagers, a 15-year-old and his 17-year-old friend, were caught shoplifting from a department store. The 15-year-old had put clothes worth around 215 euros in his backpack while his accomplice acted as a “grease”, reports idowa.de.
The young people left the store without paying, which brought the department store detective to the scene. He wanted to stop the two, but they fled towards the city center. However, thanks to a short police search, they were caught on Bahnhofstrasse.
Growing problem in Deggendorf
The events in Deggendorf are just part of a larger trend that also affects the city itself. According to police crime statistics for 2023, there was an increase in shoplifting in Germany by more than 23 percent - that amounts to over 426,000 cases. The German Trade Association (HDE) is calling for more consistent criminal prosecution of such crimes, as many shoplifting cases are not even reported. The number of unreported cases could be over 90 percent, as the HDE shows ( retail.de ).
What is particularly worrying is that serious shoplifting organized by gangs has increased sharply in recent years, with an increase of around 26 percent compared to the previous year. This requires a rethink by law enforcement agencies, who need better cooperation to effectively combat this crime.
A foretaste of the seriousness of the situation
Another incident that sheds light on the relationship between retail employees and shoplifters occurred on December 5, 2024 in a fashion store in Deggendorf. A 41-year-old suspect was caught by the saleswoman using pliers to remove anti-theft devices. The customer reacted aggressively, bit the saleswoman and slightly injured her before escaping the store. However, the police were able to quickly catch the lady and secure the stolen goods ( stuttgarter-nachrichten.de ).
These incidents shed light on the challenges faced by both retailers and security forces in Deggendorf. Given rising crime rates, urgent action is needed to restore safety and trust in retail.