Crime-and-justice

Berlin police detain man after alleged car theft in Moabit

A bold confrontation led to a swift arrest. The victim recovered her stolen items—right from the suspect’s pockets—before police stepped in.

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2025 December 5 . 7:03 AM

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are... — In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Berlin police detain man after alleged car theft in Moabit

The arrest took place at around 2:30 PM on Seydlitzstraße. The suspect had reportedly entered a woman’s vehicle and taken her belongings. When she confronted him, she recovered her stolen items from his jacket pockets.

The suspect remains in custody following the incident. Police have not released his identity or further details about the case. The investigation is ongoing under the jurisdiction of Berlin’s Directorate 2 (West).