Overview
- In Mainz’s Neustadt, thieves tore a jeweler’s shutter free with a vehicle strap, smashed displays with a fire extinguisher and a manhole cover, then fled in a dark Alfa Romeo.
- A pursuit toward Worms on the B9 ended when a patrol car lost grip and hit a house, and police said two officers sustained minor injuries.
- Investigators in Mainz received numerous resident videos of the break-in and are asking for more footage and observations, with the Alfa using plates KA-AN 1099 reported as belonging to another car.
- In Duisburg, five suspects drove an Opel Corsa into the Forum mall before ramming the Ferrit jeweler’s door and emptying it in about two minutes, then exited through the main entrance.
- Duisburg police formed an investigation commission, reported no concrete leads by Tuesday, and appealed for sightings of possible getaway vehicles or other tips.