District of St. Wendel - Bee thief with e-scooter is caught: thanks to wildlife camera
A 25-year-old man in North Saarland wanted to steal a bee colony using an e-scooter and rucksack. However, the hobby beekeeper, who owns the bees in Nonnweiler in the district of St. Wendel, had set up a wildlife camera, as the North Saarland Police Inspectorate announced on Wednesday. This recorded the thief. The beekeeper immediately informed the police, who caught the perpetrator at the remote pond.
"He remorsefully admitted to this and at least one other crime," it said. The 25-year-old was also under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. For this reason, proceedings were initiated for drunk driving and a blood sample was taken.
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- The incident in St. Wendel's district has sparked discussions among local beekeepers, highlighting the issue of bees and wildlife protection in the county.
- In addition to the e-scooter, the wildlife camera also captured images of other animals in the area, providing valuable data for wildlife conservation efforts in Saarland.
- The colorful design of the suspect's backpack, visible in the footage, aided the police in identifying the suspect, leading to his swift arrest.
- The incident of criminality involving bees has put the focus on the importance of education and awareness campaigns about the value of bees and wildlife in the community.
- The Saarland Police Inspectorate encourages other residents to take precautions like setting up wildlife cameras, as they can be effective tools in combating animals theft and other forms of criminality in the rural areas.
Source: www.stern.de
