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Bundespolizei Launches Safety Campaign After €9,200 Luxury Bag Theft on Nightjet

Investigators are urging travelers to secure belongings after thieves stole a €9,200 luxury bag from an unattended sleeping compartment.

Overview

  • On the night of August 3–4, an unidentified thief stole a €9,200 French luxury bag from a sleeping compartment on ÖBB Nightjet 236 between Venice and Munich.
  • The stolen travel bag contained cash, high-value jewelry and a wallet belonging to a 52-year-old passenger.
  • Bundespolizei investigators report that thieves are targeting non-video-monitored overnight routes and exploiting unattended luggage in sleeping compartments.
  • The case remains under investigation at Munich East Station, and no suspects have been arrested.
  • Authorities have stepped up station patrols and safety warnings, urging travelers to keep valuables secure and to lock their compartments.