Car theft in Sendling and Laim: BMW steering wheels gone!

Car theft in Sendling and Laim: BMW steering wheels gone!

On the night of Thursday, August 28, 2025, to Friday, August 29, 2025, there were a number of car thefts in the Sendling and Laim districts, which caused extensive damage to the affected vehicle owners. Unknown perpetrators were particularly targeted and stole the steering units, including airbags, from several older BMWs parked on the street. According to Nachrichten München, at least six parked vehicles near Westpark were broken into during this period.

The thieves' approach was anything but harmless. A window of each of the cars targeted was smashed before the perpetrators then professionally removed the steering unit. The material damage caused amounts to several thousand euros. The investigation by Commissariat 54 is now underway, and the police are looking for witnesses who may have observed suspicious people or activities in the area of ​​Gottfried-Böhm-Ring, Hauffstrasse, Johann-Clanze-Strasse, Ortlerstrasse and Nördlinger Strasse.

The investigation is ongoing

In order to shed light on this organized theft, the police are asking for information from the public. Above all, we are looking for witnesses who have shown an interest in older BMW models or who have made other suspicious observations. Anyone with information can contact the Munich Police Headquarters, Commissariat 54, directly at telephone number. Call 089 2910-0 or contact another police station.

The most popular models affected by these thefts belong to BMW, and for good reason. These vehicles have a good reputation on the used car market and are highly sought after by car thieves. Süddeutsche reports that the police also suspect that a group of perpetrators is behind these attacks, which indicates well-organized crime.

Insurance coverage and reimbursement

For the owners of these stolen parts, the question of financial security also arises. This is where partial comprehensive insurance comes into play, which covers damage after a car is stolen. These police statistics show that partial comprehensive insurance also replaces stolen, permanently installed car parts such as on-board computers, airbags and radios. The GDV points out that damage caused by smashed car windows in the event of theft is also covered, which can be a relief for affected car owners.

Overall, the increasing number of car thefts in Munich is causing concern among drivers. It remains to be hoped that the investigators will quickly come to conclusions and that the perpetrators can soon be held accountable. In the meantime, drivers should be extra vigilant and careful about where they park their vehicles.