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Berlin Police Find Stroller Packed With Coins, Stop Suspected Slot‑Machine Thieves

Police suspect slot‑machine break‑ins, with at least €2,842 secured as the investigation continues.

Overview

  • Plainclothes officers in Berlin‑Marienfelde stopped a man, a woman and two children on Monday evening after noticing a heavily loaded stroller.
  • Police discovered thousands of euros in coins in the stroller and additional coins hidden in the children's clothing.
  • Officers seized forged identification documents, pepper spray and two screwdrivers believed to be tools for breaking into machines.
  • Authorities said the male suspect is sought under a European arrest warrant.
  • The exact total of cash has not been disclosed, and police noted they faced the task of counting the coins.