Jena, 21.04.2026 – A 26-year-old Jena resident had the motor of his e-bike stolen over the past few weeks. The bicycle had apparently been stored safely in a bicycle cellar over the winter before the crime was discovered this weekend.
- Crime Scene: Jena-Lobeda, Fritz-Ritter-Straße (bicycle cellar)
- Period of Offense: 30.03.2026 to 19.04.2026
- Damage: Motor worth approx. 500 Euro stolen
- Victim: 26-year-old e-bike owner
Theft Discovered After Winter Break
On Sunday afternoon, the 26-year-old man experienced a nasty surprise on Fritz-Ritter-Straße. He wanted to put his e-bike, which he had stored in a bicycle cellar in the building over the winter months, back into operation for the spring. In doing so, he discovered that unknown perpetrators had tampered with the two-wheeler.
The thieves did not steal the entire e-bike, but specifically removed the electric motor from the frame. According to initial estimates, the financial damage for the missing drive component amounts to approximately 500 Euro. Since the bicycle stood unused in the cellar for a longer period, the exact time of the crime can currently only be narrowed down to the period between March 30 and April 19, 2026.
Prevention Tips: Securing E-Bikes Correctly
Bicycle cellars in large apartment buildings, as frequently found in districts like Neulobeda, unfortunately offer no absolute protection against theft. The police advise owners of high-quality bicycles and e-bikes to take the following measures:
- Additional Security: Always lock the bicycle to a fixed object (e.g., wall anchors or heavy pipes), even in locked communal rooms.
- Remove Valuable Components: Batteries, removable displays, and expensive accessories should ideally be taken into the apartment. If possible, check whether valuable drive components can also be protected against simple disassembly using special security screws.
- Documentation: Always note down the frame and motor numbers and take current photos of the bicycle to be able to provide investigators with detailed information in the event of a theft.
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Motor removed and stolen from e-bike
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