Public manhunts: German police increasingly use images for minor offenses (heise.de)

• Police publicly advertise for petty theft of a €10 Pokémon card
• Athena Möller warns of fundamental rights violations in 2026 report
• Magdeburg police published image of an honest finder
• §131b StPO hurdles bypassed; police union calls for loosening
• Author demands reform: only serious crimes, urgent suspicion, social media rules

"German police are increasingly using public wanted posters for petty crimes like stealing a Pokémon card worth €10. Experts warn of disproportionate fundamental rights violations and demand a reform of the criminal procedure code. A recent Fundamental Rights Report criticizes the practice as unconstitutional."