Stolen fence reappears in garden, leading to investigation of two men
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police in Bad Langensalza are investigating two men after a 25-meter steel fence and posts were stolen and later found being erected in a garden.
- The fence was reported missing from the Schwefelbad area over the past two weeks.
- Officers discovered the fence during an unrelated call and identified it as the stolen property; one man claimed he received it from an acquaintance, who also possessed a suspected stolen quad bike used for transport.
Authorities in Bad Langensalza are investigating two men in connection with the theft of a 25-meter steel fence and its accompanying posts. The property vanished from the Schwefelbad area over the last two weeks, as reported by a city administration employee.
Upon arriving there, they were not a little amazed when they noticed a garden fence being erected.
During an unrelated call, police were dispatched to a garden area where they were surprised to find a fence being assembled. The structure precisely matched the description of the stolen fence. The garden's owner stated he had acquired the fence from an acquaintance.
The garden owner explained that he had received the fence from an acquaintance.
Further investigation revealed that the fence was indeed the stolen property from Schwefelbad. The acquaintance, who allegedly provided the fence, was also found to be in possession of a quad bike lacking proof of ownership. Police suspect this vehicle was used to transport the stolen fence.
It turned out that it was indeed the stolen fence from Schwefelbad.
Both men involved are known to the police for previous offenses. The fence, posts, and the quad bike have been confiscated as evidence. Investigations are ongoing into multiple charges against the two individuals.
Without proof of ownership, which was presumably used to transport the stolen fence.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.