Central Saxony Police are appealing for information following a theft at a performance by Puhdyssinger Dieter Birr in Freiberg . According to the latest appeal by MDR magazine Kripo live on 8 November 2026, several personal items were stolen from the artists’ dressing room at the cultural centre on 25 September 2026 Tivoli at the Dr.-Külz-Straße between 9.30pm and 10.45pm. The Freiberg Police Station is leading the investigation and is urging witnesses to come forward.
According to police, items including leather clothing, bank cards, a driving licence, keys, cash, two mobile phones and a tablet went missing. Some of the items have since been recovered. A distinctive jacket by Stone Islandis among those still being sought. Investigators have not yet provided any information about suspects or specific links to the crime. Police said evidence had been secured at the scene and was being analysed.
The incident took place during a performance by Dieter Birr at the Tivoli. The musician, born in 1944, helped shape East German rock history as the longtime singer of the band Puhdys. The theft attracted regional attention because it happened backstage during a live event and involved a prominent figure. Police say the public appeal is intended to recover the remaining items and obtain information about possible perpetrators.
The details cited in the appeal are based on information from Freiberg Police Station and the programme Kripo live. According to these sources, someone entered the dressing room during the specified period; police have not disclosed the precise sequence of events for investigative reasons. It remains unclear whether the perpetrators gained access deliberately or took advantage of an opportunity. No information is currently available about the value of the loss or the analysis of any potential video footage.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the Tivoli on Dr.-Külz-Straße in Freiberg on the evening of 25 September 2026, or who has seen the sought-after Stone Island jacket, is asked to contact Freiberg Police Station. People who have since been offered any of the items may also be able to assist the investigation. Police say they will provide further information once their ongoing analyses are complete.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).