Overview
- The Citroën Jumper was stolen from a Hanau parking area between October 1 and 6, triggering a "particularly serious case of theft" investigation.
- A witness spotted the conspicuously branded van on Wednesday morning in Offenbach-Bieber, where it had been left in a parking lot.
- Officers secured the vehicle for forensic analysis after noting damage, including a smashed window.
- City officials and the charity say the roughly €90,000 refrigerated van is vital for maintaining the cold chain when collecting supermarket donations.
- Mayor Maximilian Bieri expressed relief at the recovery, while investigators continue to pursue leads and have not announced arrests.