Jena, July 15, 2026. Unknown perpetrators have stolen a high-quality e-bike worth approximately 4,000 euros from a communal basement in Jena. The crime occurred between Monday evening and Wednesday morning in Hermann-Pistor-Straße, where a complete power failure in the basement and hallway indicates targeted sabotage by the perpetrators.
- Crime scene: Hermann-Pistor-Straße, Jena (communal basement)
- Time of crime: Monday (07/13/2026) to Wednesday (07/15/2026)
- Stolen items: Cube brand e-bike (value approx. 4,000 euros) and chain lock (value approx. 20 euros)
- Notable detail: Lighting system in the hallway and basement was non-functional
E-bike worth 4,000 euros stolen
The owner of the e-bike intended to use his vehicle on Wednesday morning when he noticed the theft. The bicycle storage room of the apartment building, which is otherwise always locked, was found open. In addition to the high-quality Cube brand bike, a chain lock used to secure the vehicle also disappeared. The total damage amounts to approximately 4,020 euros.
Suspicion of lighting manipulation
An important detail is currently being investigated: at the time of the crime, neither the lighting in the hallway nor in the basement area was functioning. It cannot be ruled out that the unknown perpetrators deliberately manipulated the power supply to operate under the cover of darkness and break the lock unnoticed. Anyone who noticed suspicious persons or activities in the area of Hermann-Pistor-Straße is urgently requested to contact the authorities.
Bicycle thefts occur repeatedly in the city area, which is why the Jena police advise increased vigilance. Further current cases can be found in the police reports for the region.
Information requested: Contact Jena Police
The police are looking for witnesses who can provide relevant information. Please contact the responsible office, citing the case file number:
- Case file number: 0177088/2026
- Department: Landespolizeiinspektion Jena
- Phone: 03641 – 810 or 03641 – 81 – 1503
- E-mail: id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Source:
LPI-J: High-quality e-bike stolen from communal basement
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