The stolen goods from the bike store Deinrad in Stansstad affected by the theft included ten racing bikes: nine Specialized models and one Argon 18 model - each worth between CHF 3,000 and CHF 18,890 - Accessories such as helmets, shoes, saddles and two Zipp wheelsets were also stolen. The total value of the offense amounts to over 100,000 Swiss francs.

"It was a professional gang that acted very carefully. Fortunately, there was no damage to property apart from the cylinder lock of an old wooden door, which was broken open," says Olivia Peter Strassmann from the specialist bicycle store Deinrad GmbH in Stansstad.

Olivia Peter Strassmann goes on to say that the thieves must have scouted out the premises in advance. During the break-in, the thieves used the rear of the building to avoid triggering the automatic lighting systems. The thieves must have known their way around the premises, as they had cleared out the store in the dark - possibly even using night-vision equipment. A surveillance camera will certainly be used for the new store, which Deinrad GmbH will move into at the end of the year.

There are no clues as to the perpetrators so far. Nothing suspicious has been noticed in recent days or weeks that could have indicated an imminent break-in. The specialist store Deinrad GmbH is run by Daniel Strassmann and specializes in custom-made bicycles.

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