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Schöneck Arcade Theft Foiled After Suspect Falls Through Ceiling Twice

Police detained the 34-year-old following a second report of a ceiling fall hours after an initial search.

Overview

  • The man allegedly hid in the gaming arcade before closing on November 23 and took several hundred euros from the till.
  • Blocked by the locked door, he tried to flee via the suspended ceiling and roof and crashed back into the arcade.
  • He then concealed himself inside the damaged ceiling, remaining undetected during a morning police visit.
  • A second emergency call around 14:00 reported another ceiling fall, and staff held the suspect until officers arrived.
  • Officers recovered the cash, noted only minor injuries to the man, estimated property damage at several thousand euros, and took him for identification processing.