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Thieves Target Würzburg Agricultural Sites, Stealing €136,800 in Equipment and Damages

A series of overnight break-ins at agricultural facilities in southern Germany focused on high-value tractor GPS systems, with police investigations ongoing and public appeals for leads.

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Overview

  • Eight agricultural machinery halls and one farm equipment dealer in the Würzburg district were burglarized overnight from May 3 to May 4.
  • Thieves stole GPS receivers and monitors from tractors, causing losses of approximately €130,000.
  • The break-ins also resulted in an estimated €6,800 in property damage from forced entries.
  • Police and Kripo investigations are active, though no suspects have been identified as of now.
  • Authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward through established hotlines and online portals.