Young man attacks sleeping travelers in the ICE between Munich and Stuttgart

Young man attacks sleeping travelers in the ICE between Munich and Stuttgart

An unpleasant event happened on Sunday morning, October 15, 2023, in the ICE from Munich to Stuttgart. A 26-year-old German took the opportunity and committed several thefts. At around 9:00 a.m., a 55-year-old traveler slept peacefully on the train when the suspect stole his wallet and glasses. The victim carelessly put the objects on the table. A few attentive fellow travelers noticed the incident and promptly informed the federal police, who then intervened directly in Stuttgart and arrested the alleged perpetrator.

But the crimes did not stop here: another victim, a 64-year-old woman, reported that her wristwatch was also stolen during the train ride. It is still unclear whether there was further theft on an unknown traveler shortly before stopping in Günzburg, which further complicated the investigation by the federal police. There are still alleged cases in the room against which it is now being determined to get to the bottom of it. [News today] (https://www.nachrichten-heute.net/1379281-26-jaehriger-beht- Mehrer-Diebstaehle-im-ice- von-muenchen-nach-stuttgart.html) reports on these developments.

Security on rails and in trains

These incidents are only a small part of a major problem that affects the safety of travelers in Germany. The railway has recently registered an increase in thefts and attacks. In 2023, for example, over 10,000 thefts were reported on trains, which rises slightly and unsettled travelers. More and more people use the trains every day - around 20 million are and many of them are particularly at risk in regional traffic and high -speed trains, where thieves can often strike undisturbed. Tagesschau has published current figures that illustrate the situation.

Deutsche Bahn has provided more security by increasing the number of video cameras. With over 50,000 cameras in regional and S-Bahn trains as well as more than 11,000 in train stations, care is increasingly taken to put the craft. In addition, the railway invests more than 200 million euros annually in security measures. Travelers are also sensitized by loudspeaker announcements, for example by hints to keep an eye on their luggage.

The investigation against the 26-year-old continues and the police hope to clarify further details through witness information. It is clear that a watchful eye and attention in local public transport are of great importance to prevent thefts. With this knowledge, travelers should be more careful in the future so as not to become a victim of thieves themselves. Presseportal reports on the continuous investigation and the measures of the Federal Police.