Police Detain Three 16-Year-Olds After Attempted Cigarette Vending Machine Break-In in Unterföhring
A witness report triggered a helicopter-backed search that ended in swift arrests.
Overview
- Police say three 16-year-olds tried to force open a cigarette vending machine in Unterföhring during the night.
- A caller to the 110 emergency line reported three suspects and the sound of an angle grinder, prompting a large response.
- Officers found fresh grinder marks on the machine and seized matching tools in the area.
- One suspect was detained first, and a helicopter team helped locate two more hiding behind a hedge.
- All three were processed and released to their guardians, while Kommissariat 52 leads the ongoing investigation after on-scene forensic work.