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Young thieves in Wörth: muesli bars as a distraction when stealing!
Two boys in Wörth steal cosmetic products while paying for a muesli bar. Police are investigating.
Young thieves in Wörth: muesli bars as a distraction when stealing!
In Wörth am Rhein, in the Germersheim district, two young thieves aged eleven and twelve were caught in a drugstore on June 7, 2025. The two boys stuffed around €11 worth of cosmetic items under their clothes while trying to remain inconspicuous. To avoid arousing suspicion when paying, they simply bought a granola bar at the checkout. However, this approach did not go unnoticed.
Employees of the drugstore observed what was happening and alerted the police. Video surveillance of the market confirmed the theft. A few moments after the purchase, the boys were approached by employees and temporarily detained. Eventually the police were called in and filed a criminal complaint.
Consequences for the boys
The two young thieves were handed over to their parents following their arrest. The stolen goods remained on the market and will not be processed further as they can be returned without further legal consequences. The criminal complaint is processed centrally by the youth department of the Wörth police station and then forwarded to the Landau public prosecutor's office in order to decide on possible further measures.
This event sheds light on the often unexpected crime trends among youth. While some may view the act as harmless fun, legal follow-up is crucial for young offenders to create awareness of the consequences of their actions. It remains to be seen how the relevant authorities will act in this particular case.
The descriptions and details of these incidents come from the reports of n-tv and Press portal, both of which emphasize that video surveillance plays an important role in solving such crimes.