Trial Begins for Four Men Accused of High-Value Smash-and-Grab Robberies in Germany

The defendants allegedly targeted luxury boutiques in multiple cities, stealing goods worth approximately €350,000.

Four men are on trial at the Frankfurt Regional Court for a series of smash-and-grab robberies at luxury boutiques in Germany in 2024.
The alleged crimes involved ramming vehicles into storefronts to steal high-end goods, primarily handbags, with a total estimated value of €350,000.
The robberies occurred in cities including Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Frankfurt, with one boutique targeted twice within five months.
Three suspects were caught in August 2024 during a police operation in Frankfurt, while the fourth was arrested days later in Stuttgart.
The trial is expected to conclude with a verdict in March 2025, according to the current court schedule.