Police Operation in Rostock Ends After Suspected Corpse Found to Be a Sex Doll

A passerby's report of a body in a garbage bag triggered a large police response before the object was identified as non-threatening.

A passerby in Rostock reported a suspected corpse in a garbage bag on a vacant lot, prompting a significant police operation.
Forensic teams had begun evidence collection and set up lighting before discovering the object was a sex doll.
The investigation was immediately terminated once the contents of the bag were identified as non-human.
The police have clarified the situation to the public, confirming no further action will be taken.
This incident highlights the challenges of responding to public reports, particularly in the context of heightened sensitivity following recent violent crime cases in the region.