Oktoberfest visitors tried to steal nearly 100K beer steins
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Oktoberfest, which kicked off Sept. 21 and ended Oct. 6, apparently saw its fair share of attempted thefts.
This year, Germany’s annual festival reportedly received more than 6 million people during the 16-day period – and 96,912 beer steins were nearly stolen.
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According to stats shared for the festival in Munich, 96,912 people were caught trying to leave the event with the glass beer mugs.
Despite some sticky-fingered guests, the report claims this year’s celebration had less crime overall than previous years and boasted around the same number of guests. (Photo by Felix Hörhager/picture alliance via Getty Images)
The high number is actually a decrease from 2018, which saw 101,000 attempted mug thefts. This year also saw a decrease in beer consumed compared to last year, at 7.3 million beers – 200,000 less than 2018.
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Despite some sticky-fingered guests, the report claims this year’s celebration had less crime overall than previous years and boasted around the same amount of guests.
"It was a beautiful Wiesn", said Munich economic consultant and festival director Clemens Baumgärtner to German publication The Local. "We had a peaceful Wiesn with a relaxed and cheerful public."
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Though the event organizers seemed prepared for mug thieves and petty crime, there were some things at the celebration that did surprise them.
According to the report, a set of teeth was left behind in the lost and found. Along with other odd finds, such as the book “Dali – the picturesque work” in its original packaging, a measuring cup and a wedding ring among others.