Over 100 Beer Barrels Stolen Ahead of Hilden Carnival Celebration

Thieves broke into refrigerated trucks near the Hildener Stadthalle, taking beer worth over €20,000, as police urge public assistance in the investigation.

• Thieves stole 104 barrels of Kölsch and 9 barrels of Altbier intended for a carnival event in Hilden, NRW.
• The theft occurred overnight on February 27, when two refrigerated trucks were broken into near the Hildener Stadthalle.
• The stolen beer, stored in barrels ranging from 10 to 50 liters, is valued at over €20,000.
• Authorities believe the culprits used one or more transport vehicles, possibly a truck, to carry out the heist.
• Police in Mettmann are investigating and have requested tips from the public regarding suspicious activity or vehicles in the area.

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