Theft spree in Lower Austria and Upper Austria: 35-year-old Romanian arrested after nine offences
A 35-year-old Romanian man is suspected of committing nine thefts in Lower Austria and Upper Austria since August. The total damage amounts to approximately 9,000 euros.
Arrest in Rottenmann after months of investigation
As Google News AT — Crime (de) reports, a theft spree in Lower Austria and Upper Austria has occupied authorities since early August. Investigators from the St. Valentin police station were able to identify and arrest a 35-year-old man from Romania as the suspect. He is being charged with seven completed thefts and two attempted thefts with a total damage of approximately 9,000 euros.
Waiters' wallets and till money in the crosshairs
From 1 August 2026, the initially unknown perpetrator is suspected of repeatedly stealing unattended waiters' wallets from catering businesses. He is also believed to have taken cash from tills in shops. Police subsequently conducted extensive inquiries in several districts of Lower Austria as well as in Upper Austria, until the suspect's identity could finally be clarified. The St. Pölten public prosecutor's office subsequently ordered his arrest.
Caught red-handed in Spital am Pyhrn
A decisive breakthrough came from an incident on 28 August in Spital am Pyhrn in the Kirchdorf an der Krems district. In the afternoon, the man is suspected of attempting to steal a cash box from a business. An employee noticed him as he crept into the sales areas and caught him in the act. Without his prize, he subsequently fled together with a second person in a motor vehicle.
Getaway vehicle stopped in Styria
During the search that was immediately initiated, officers from the Styrian state police directorate stopped the vehicle in Rottenmann in the Liezen district. In the car were the already identified 35-year-old and a 28-year-old woman, also from Romania. Both were provisionally arrested.
Remanded in custody at St. Pölten prison
Further investigations were taken over by the St. Valentin police station. The 35-year-old suspect was remanded in custody at St. Pölten prison at the direction of the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office. The 28-year-old woman will be reported to the public prosecutor's office. According to police, what specific role she is suspected of playing in the offences is the subject of further investigation.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)