Tree thieves in Kalchreuth: trunks stolen - witnesses urgently wanted!

Tree thieves in Kalchreuth: trunks stolen - witnesses urgently wanted!

In the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, there are currently some alarming events to report that are of interest to both residents and visitors. Whether it is a sad incident with a crashed cyclist or the unconventional deeds of tree thieves - there is always something going on in the region.

A remarkable case is the theft of tree trunks that occurred between June 12 and July 2, 2025. Unknown perpetrators fell trees in a forest on the connecting road between Kalchreuth and Weiher and stole the tribes. The loss damage amounts to a high three -digit amount. The Erlangen-Land police inspection asks witnesses to report on 09131/988420 to get light into the dark. Such incidents raise questions about dealing with our forests and security.

Another misfortune: crashed cyclist

A worrying situation also occurred between Simmersdorf and Wachenroth, where a 74-year-old cyclist fell on Thursday afternoon. The man could no longer get up and stayed helpless until the night. He was only discovered by a couple from Horbach around 11:30 p.m. Fortunately, the accident was found a short time later by the police and an emergency services and taken to the hospital. This event clearly shows how important it is to be aware of our neighborhood and act immediately if you suspect dangers.

damage caused by trees and the obligation to ensure traffic safety

In all of these incidents, it is particularly important to consider the traffic safety obligation for trees in the community. As the case law shows, a municipality is liable for damage caused by falling branches if it does not meet its security responsibility. For example, in a similar case, the OLG Frankfurt decided that regular tree controls, which often do not take place at least every six months, are essential to recognize dangers early. Signs such as disease -relevant damage must be conscientiously monitored in order to prevent damage such as falling branches in advance. Anwalt.de explains that it is of the utmost importance to check their trees regularly in order to exclude potential dangers. Even a transfer of these obligations to third parties does not release them from responsibility.

The rule applies to all tree owners: If you do not regularly pay attention to the condition of your trees, you could be obliged if a damage. Too bad about the beautiful trees if they are not properly looked after and become a hazard reason. After all, trees should delight our eye and do not lead to a reunification of people or things.

accident and willful damage

It seems that the problems in the district are not yet over. The Höchstadt police inspection also reports on an accident that occurred at Neuhaus: a 23-year-old driver overtook a truck that throttled the speed to turn left. The collision, which caused property damage of around 30,000 euros, occurred, fortunately the young man was not injured. However, the exact course of the accident still has to be clarified.

In addition, there was a willful damage to a gray Hyundai, which was damaged again on Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. while it was parked on a parking area on house number 3. The police are also looking for witnesses here. If you have information, should contact 09193/63940.

As it turns out, it is crucial that we remain vigilant in our community and that if we are abnormalities, we will inform the relevant places immediately. Whether it is security deficiencies or willing damage - only together we keep our neighborhood safe.