In Steinach in the district of Sonneberg, the delivery vehicle of a snack bar operator, including the food orders and the daily income, were stolen.
The driver left the key of the car when he loaded it on Sunday, the police said on Wednesday.
The stranger took advantage of this fact and stole the vehicle.
Almost 24 hours later, the takeaway owner reported to the police again and announced that acquaintances had discovered the car.
Steinach - The perpetrators left the key in the unlocked vehicle, but the daily income of several hundred euros and the thermobox with the food were gone.
dpa