A gang of thieves specializing in “chocolate shoplifting” struck a supermarket in Neustrelitz in Brandenburg twice in one day.
On Friday afternoon, two women and a man were first observed, the police said.
An employee was able to stop the man in the checkout area.
The police found chocolate worth more than 250 euros from the 57-year-old.
The two women, however, were able to escape – until a few hours later they appeared again in the supermarket and tried to steal chocolate.
The police and the shop detective finally caught the 44 and 30-year-old shoplifters.
After the police filed a complaint and released the "chocolate shoplifters", a foot patrol followed them to their vehicle.
Another 34-year-old suspect was found there, as well as chocolate and baby food worth over 700 euros.
A day earlier, the gang tried to steal sweets from a supermarket in Prenzlau, according to a police spokeswoman.
All four suspects are still being investigated for gang theft.