Dramatic theft in Ruhpolding: branch manager risks her life!

Dramatic theft in Ruhpolding: branch manager risks her life!

Ruhpolding, Deutschland - in Ruhpolding, in the picturesque district of Traunstein, a dramatic incident occurred in an Aldi branch on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Three men who are suspected of stolen food and alcohol caused a moment of terror. The branch manager bravely stood in front of the escape vehicle to prevent the perpetrators from escaping with their prey. As Merkur , it was a risky undertaking, because the perpetrators drove towards them and they could only be ruthlessly Save to the side by a courageous jump.

The police were quickly informed about the incident and immediately initiated searches for searches. The stolen Mercedes Sprinter, in which the suspects were located, was hit by the traffic police inspection a little later in Siegsdorf. There the officials arrested the three men aged 21, 27 and 42. Interestingly, the oldest suspect was released after completing the measures, while his younger accomplices ended up in custody ( PNP ).

Investigations into severe predatory theft

The public prosecutor has already made prison applications for particularly severe predatory theft. In addition, the criminal police are also investigating road traffic on suspicion of the dangerous intervention. The incident is in a worrying trend: According to current statistics, the number of theft crimes in Germany in 2022 increased again since 2015, with around 1.78 million theft ( Statista ).

in 2022, numerous shoplifting steels were also recorded. It is a serious topic that affects the security situation in the cities. The fact is that witnesses are asked to report in the case of Ruhpolding if you have seen something worth observing this afternoon in the area of ​​the Aldi parking lot. Information can be submitted directly to the Traunstein criminal police inspection or any other police station.

This incident is skill in the challenges with which retailers in our region are faced with. It remains to be hoped that the investigation will quickly lead to results and the perpetrators will be held responsible for their actions.