**Spoiler Alert! Do not read if you haven’t seen “Die kriegst du nicht”: Horst Lichter schlägt bei „Bares für Rares“ Räuber in die Flucht”**
The Rosenheim Cops find themselves embroiled in a thrilling case that unexpectedly intersects with the popular German TV show “Bares für Rares.” The episode, titled “You Won’t Get This,” revolves around a seemingly innocuous antique – a beautifully crafted, albeit slightly battered, antique music box – brought to the show for appraisal by a nervous elderly woman, Frau Schmidt. While Horst Lichter, the show’s charismatic host, assesses its historical significance and potential value, a tense undercurrent runs throughout the segment. Unbeknownst to the studio audience and viewers at home, the music box is far more than a relic of the past; it’s the key to a larger criminal operation.
The initial appraisal reveals the music box to be a remarkably rare and valuable piece, potentially fetching a staggering sum. This revelation triggers the events that catapult the episode from a seemingly ordinary appraisal into a high-stakes chase. A shadowy figure, revealed later to be the mastermind behind an art theft ring operating throughout Bavaria, has been tracking the music box for months. He believes the music box conceals a hidden compartment containing a priceless jewel or, even more tantalizingly, a coded message leading to a larger treasure.
As Frau Schmidt nervously awaits the final valuation, the thief makes his move. He attempts to snatch the music box right from the set, creating chaos in the studio. The normally jovial atmosphere transforms into a scene of utter pandemonium as the audience screams and security personnel scramble to apprehend the thief. However, the thief, a cunning and agile individual, proves to be surprisingly difficult to subdue.
This is where Horst Lichter, known for his quick wit and even quicker reflexes, unexpectedly becomes a pivotal figure in the case. He doesn’t simply stand by and watch the chaos unfold. Instead, he uses his sharp instincts and improvisational skills to actively thwart the thief’s escape. In a surprising display of unexpected bravery and resourcefulness, Lichter employs a combination of clever diversions, expertly timed interventions, and a healthy dose of physical maneuvering to delay the thief and create an opportunity for the police to intervene. His actions aren’t just those of a bystander; they are crucial in preventing the thief from escaping with the music box and its potentially valuable contents.
The episode culminates in a thrilling chase throughout the television studio and into the surrounding streets of Rosenheim. The Rosenheim Cops, alerted to the situation, arrive just in time to assist Lichter and ultimately apprehend the thief. The recovered music box undergoes a thorough investigation, ultimately revealing its hidden compartment (and its contents, which are revealed in a dramatic climax). The elderly Frau Schmidt is safe, the art thief is behind bars, and Horst Lichter, the unlikely hero, becomes a local legend – all thanks to a seemingly ordinary appraisal on “Bares für Rares.” The episode’s unexpected blend of lighthearted entertainment and thrilling crime drama leaves viewers breathless and wondering if this unusual crossover will be the beginning of a new trend in crime-solving.