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Car thieves in Sendling and Laim: BMW steering wheels steal millions!
Several BMWs were broken into in Laim and Sendling between August 28th and 29th. Police are looking for witnesses.
Car thieves in Sendling and Laim: BMW steering wheels steal millions!
A worrying phenomenon has recently emerged in Munich: car thieves are hunting older BMW models in the Sendling and Laim districts. On the night of Thursday, August 28th to Friday, August 29th, 2025, several vehicles were targeted between 5:00 p.m. and 10:10 a.m. The perpetrators broke into the parked cars and specifically stole steering units and airbags News Munich reported.
What exactly happened? Unknown people broke a window in most of the six affected vehicles and then professionally removed the steering units. The resulting damage amounts to several thousand euros. It is noticeable that the perpetrators mainly have older vehicles, especially from BMW. The police have taken over the investigation and Commissariat 54 is now looking for witnesses.
Call for witnesses
A special appeal is addressed to everyone who has noticed any abnormalities around the streets Gottfried-Böhm-Ring, Hauffstrasse, Johann-Clanze-Strasse, Ortlerstrasse in Sendling and Nördlinger Strasse in Laim. The investigators are asking for information to contact the Munich police headquarters on 089 2910-0 or other police stations. Officials suspect a group of perpetrators is responsible for this series of vehicle break-ins, and any information could help combat crime in the neighborhoods.
Drivers often ask themselves how they can protect themselves against such incidents. TheSociety for Theft and Accident Statisticshas published valuable information on the topics of partial and fully comprehensive insurance. GDV emphasizes that partial comprehensive insurance covers damage caused by the theft of permanently installed parts, such as on-board computers and airbags. In the event of car theft, the insurance will reimburse the replacement value but deduct a deductible. The stolen parts, as in the current cases, fall within the scope of insurance.
The owners of the affected vehicles now need to stay more active than ever and make sure their cars are well secured. The police have once again pointed out the risk situation in connection with the break-ins and recommend using modern weapon technology and always keeping an eye on the car. Stay vigilant and help make Munich's streets safer.
Overall, it is crucial that affected citizens raise their voices and report potential observations. Only together can we stop vehicle thieves and ensure more security in our neighborhoods.