Witness Thwarted Burglary in Vienna-Brigittenau

Around 2:00 AM on August 24, a man noticed three individuals trying to forcibly enter a residential building in Vienna-Brigittenau. When the alleged perpetrators noticed the witness, they immediately fled.

Escape after attempted burglary in Vienna-Brigittenau: Police arrest 47-year-old

Thanks to the precise description by the witness, police officers from the Pappenheimgasse station were able to apprehend one of the alleged perpetrators shortly thereafter. He is a 47-year-old national of the Russian Federation, already known to the police.

During the search of his carried backpack, the officers found several tools, including a combination pliers, a pipe wrench, and a spanner. The items were secured.

Accomplices at large

The 47-year-old was reported at large on suspicion of attempted burglary. The search for the two other, as yet unknown, suspects continues.

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