Jewelry thief caught after six years: trial brings new revelations!

Jewelry thief caught after six years: trial brings new revelations!

A 43-year-old man who disappeared for six years was convicted in the case of a burglary at a jewelry store in Bad Hersfeld. The incident occurred on May 8, 2017, when the perpetrator left his DNA at the crime scene after cutting himself on a store window display during the burglary. Despite the man's identification on August 17, 2017, he could not be located until his arrest on January 25, 2025. This delay was notable and left many questions unanswered as to how FNP reported.

The defendant initially fled to Spain, where he was arrested in 2019. However, he was not transferred to Germany due to Corona regulations. It was only after his arrest in a bar in Frankfurt that the man was relieved and finally confessed to the burglary. According to him, he received 7,000 euros for “help” with the crime.

Damage and consequences

The value of the stolen jewelry was estimated by the injured party at 15,800 euros, while the prosecution said it was worth 135,000 euros. The consequences were serious: the jeweler had to close his shop and only received 15,000 euros from his insurance company. This highlights the economic impact of the crime on both the perpetrator and the victim.

The court imposed a prison sentence of two years and three months on the defendant. He also has to pay 7,000 euros to the state treasury. In addition to this verdict, two other criminal cases are pending against him. One of those convictions included eight months non-parole and another a sentence of three years and two months. This fact highlights the man's repeated criminal activity, which took place both in Germany and internationally.

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