Discarded Sex Toy Mistaken for Human Remains Triggers Police Investigation in Germany

A witness report of potential human remains in Bad Kreuznach prompted a police response, later revealing the object to be a rubber sex toy.

Police in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, investigated a report of possible human remains in a field near Hargesheim on March 19, 2025.
The object, described as a rubber item shaped like female buttocks, was initially mistaken for body parts by a witness.
Officers determined the item was a discarded sex toy and confirmed it was not evidence of a crime.
The sex toy was disposed of in a trash bin by police after concluding their investigation.
The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in distinguishing between genuine threats and false alarms.