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Man Tries to Pay for Döner With Stolen Children’s Bicycle in Oberfranken

Authorities in Marktredwitz are appealing for witnesses to help identify the man behind the unusual payment attempt.

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Overview

  • On June 23 in Marktredwitz, a man offered a stolen children’s bicycle valued at about 100 euros instead of cash to pay for a döner.
  • The shop owner became suspicious when the customer had no money and promptly alerted Polizei Marktredwitz.
  • Officers later confirmed the bicycle was taken from a Leopoldstraße residence earlier that same day.
  • Witnesses described the suspect as about 1.80 meters tall, around 40 years old, slim with a three-day beard and broken German.
  • Police continue to investigate the case and are urging anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.