Overview
- Two officers on Friday, October 17, noticed a bee-catching box near the Bichler Hof during unrelated inquiries.
- A 57-year-old man arrived and said he was collecting “his” bees, claiming the insects had flown into the box on their own.
- The box was positioned close to hives maintained by a local beekeeper, raising concerns of appropriated colonies.
- Police describe the matter as an unusual theft and suspect the practice of recruiting bees may have occurred over a longer period.
- Investigators are seeking affected beekeepers and witnesses at 08041-761060, and no charges have been announced as the case remains open.