Jena, March 10, 2026 – Following an incident in the city center, the Jena State Police Inspectorate is searching for the rightful owner of a black mountain bike. The bike had been parked at a railing in Angergasse last week.
- Event: Search for owner following bicycle theft
- Time of incident: Friday, 06.03.2026
- Location: Angergasse, Jena
- Description: Black mountain bike, brand “Compel”, model “CRS 500”
- Police Contact: Tel. 03641 810 | id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de (Ref.: 0057980/2026)
Proof of Ownership Required
According to the police, the black “Compel” mountain bike is at the center of an investigation into a theft that occurred last Friday (March 6). So far, however, the seized bicycle has not been linked to any specific report.
Individuals who recognize the bike as their property or can provide information regarding the current owner are asked to contact the station immediately. To ensure a lawful handover, the police strictly require proof of ownership upon collection. This can be provided in the form of an original invoice, a bicycle passport with a registered frame number, or clear photographs of the bike.
Background: Theft Prevention in the University City
Angergasse is located in the high-traffic center of Jena. Experience shows that locations with high volumes of bicycle traffic and many parked bikes in the university city repeatedly attract thieves.
The police generally advise not only locking bicycles themselves but always securing the frame to a permanently anchored object using a solid U-lock or folding lock. Furthermore, keeping a bicycle passport – whether in paper form or as a free smartphone app – is recommended. Frame numbers, brand, model, and special features can be recorded there. This significantly speeds up identification in the event of theft or seizure by officers and increases the clearance rate.
Source:
LPI-J: Witness Appeal
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