Hamburg: Mass Fencing of Stolen Bikes Uncovered (Abendblatt)

Abendblatt writes that a 60-year-old man in Wedel (near Hamburg) was arrested after police discovered a large number of stolen bikes and parts stacked in his apartment. The man acted as a fence, storing and reselling bikes stolen in Hamburg and the surrounding region. The police found dozens of bikes and hundreds of parts, many stripped for resale or recycling. The case illustrates the scale of organized fencing and the challenge for police in tracing stolen bikes to their owners, as many lacked markings or registration. The article highlights the ongoing problem of bike theft and the need for better prevention and registration to aid recovery.