Drogenbos (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 2 men were arrested in Drogenbos after using electronic devices to unlock cars at Shopping Cascade. Police are investigating possible thefts and praised the quick response of a witness and security.
2 men were arrested on Saturday afternoon, Sep 27, 2025, after being caught opening cars with remote control devices in the parking lot of Shopping Cascade in Drogenbos, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium. A man in the lot noticed the unusual activity and alerted a security guard. The security guard quickly contacted the Rode police station.
What are the Drogenbos and Anderlecht car thieves using to steal vehicles?
The suspected individuals are being investigated. Police are investigating whether the people involved in this incident actually stole any items during their activity and if they are related to any other similar investigations in the area. 2 of the suspected individuals were located using electronic transmitters to steal items from vehicles in the shopping cascade parking lot.
Investigators later found that some of the stolen items were connected to earlier thefts in the Cora shopping centre parking lot in Anderlecht. The 2 suspects were taken into custody, questioned by police, and are scheduled to appear in criminal court on February 27, 2026. Authorities are warning the public to stay alert when parking in public lots.
On November 15, 2024, a car crashed into a computer store on Kattestraat in Aalst, allowing thieves to steal multiple electronic devices. The police, led by spokesperson Lisa Wynendaele, are investigating the incident and have not disclosed the stolen items yet. Local business owners express concerns over safety following this break-in.
