The former Die Roten man has been hailed as a hero in the town following the act of courage, which saw him tackle a thief and hand him over to police
Former Bayern Munich defender Robert Kovac has been praised after collaring a street thief who stole €40 from a pensioner.
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Kovac, who has walking his dog at the time, witnessed the robbery take place at a cash point and moved to aid the local man.
The former Croatia international was said to have seen the culprit running from the scene and pursued him, pinning the offender to the floor before authorities arrived.