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Würzburg: Stolen cannon rolls back to the showman – police are investigating!
A cannon that was stolen during the Kiliani folk festival in Würzburg was returned to its owner after successful police work.
Würzburg: Stolen cannon rolls back to the showman – police are investigating!
A nighttime walk in Würzburg brought with it a surprising discovery: a cannon belonging to a showman was found and returned to its owner. This incident is currently a topic of conversation in the city, because the cannon is not just any old gun, but an important piece for the showman August Schneider, who integrated it as part of his stand at the wild water ride at the Kiliani Volksfest. Loud BR The cannon was handed over to Schneider on Friday after it was removed in an unfortunate incident on Monday morning.
The story behind the cannon's return begins early Monday. While Schneider was having a leisurely breakfast, a colleague informed him that his valuable piece was missing. Shocked, he called the police, who immediately sent out an appeal to all showmen at the Kiliani Folk Festival to find the rightful owner. The folk festival, which is currently taking place on the banks of the Main, offers a lively backdrop that made the theft particularly noticeable. A witness observed the thieves at the Old Main Bridge and called the police. They were finally able to secure the cannon on the Main Bridge at around 1 a.m. on the night of Sunday to Monday, but are still looking for the perpetrators.
The return of the cannon
The return of the cannon plays a central role, as this old gun not only serves as a decoration for the showman, but also embodies emotions and memories. Schneider describes the cannon as an “irreplaceable piece” for his stand. The police, who only found the cannon during the initial inspection but not the thieves, temporarily kept the cannon in the police station’s underground car park, where it is safely stored. Meanwhile, investigations against unknown persons are ongoing and it is suspected that three people were involved in the theft, whether planned or spontaneous remains unclear.
Police were forced to get creative because the cannon was far too large for the trunk of a patrol car. Instead, the officers pushed the heavy piece about 500 meters to the police station. This unconventional approach caused some hilarity as such a method of transportation is not commonplace in the city. But the fun doesn't end there, because the events surrounding the cannon are another chapter in the colorful history of the Kiliani Folk Festival, which is further enlivened by such unexpected incidents.
A folk festival with charm
The Kiliani Folk Festival, which is in full swing, attracts large numbers of visitors and offers lots of fun and entertainment. In addition to the return of the cannon, many rides and stands also provide excitement. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether the police will be able to locate the suspected thieves. Meanwhile, Schneider hopes that his cannon will soon be back in its place at the stand to bring joy to the many festival visitors.
The Bavarian city of Würzburg is once again showing its exciting side, and the stories that result from this incident will be a topic of conversation among citizens for a long time. What began as a typical day at the folk festival turned into a small inconvenience and turned into an anecdote that will not soon be forgotten. We can only hope that the police will shed some light on the matter soon!