Ludwigshafen: The City by the Rhine - A thief boldly made off with a two-meter bronze statue.
Over the weekend in Ludwigshafen, thieves pulled off an unconventional heist. They managed to snatch the oversized bronze cast sculpture "The Cyclist," which was standing tall in front of the local cycling center. The police were informed of the theft, which reportedly occurred between Friday and Sunday. The criminals managed to free the sculpture from its base, leaving only its feet behind. The police estimate the artwork to be worth between 40,000 and 50,000 euros.
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In a shocking turn of events, the stolen statue was found in Rheinland-Palatinate, a neighboring state to Ludwigshafen. This discovery raises concerns about an organized crime syndicate operating in the region.
Despite increased security measures in Ludwigshafen, crime rates remain a concern for the local authorities in Rhineland-Palatinate.
