Burglar in Vienna's Favoriten district continues working despite police alarm
A man broke into a flat in the 10th district during the night into Friday. The residents present heard the noises and contacted the police. The perpetrator was not deterred and continued searching for stolen goods.
Burglar in Vienna's Favoriten district continues working despite police alarm
In the night from Thursday to Friday, 12 June, police were called to an ongoing burglary in Vienna's 10th district. At around half past three in the morning, a 40-year-old man is said to have entered a ground-floor flat through a broken kitchen window, according to 5min.at.
The people living in the building were alerted by unusual noises and called the officers. The burglar paid no attention and continued systematically searching for valuables. He opened cupboards and containers throughout the residential area.
When the patrol arrived, the man was still found at the scene. The officers discovered various stolen identity documents on him as well as a small quantity of illegal substances. These were confiscated.
The suspect, who according to the report is from Algeria, was taken into custody. He is suspected of attempted residential burglary, attempted concealment of documents, and violations of the narcotics law. The Vienna prosecution authority ordered his transfer to a detention facility.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)