Series in Vienna and Surroundings Ended: Thieving Teen Trio Caught

An 18-year-old from the district of St. Pölten is accused of stealing license plates from seven parked mopeds between July 4 and August 17 in Purkersdorf, Tulln, Tullnerbach-Pressbaum, and Wiener Neustadt, in Bruck an der Mur in Styria, and in Vienna. He is alleged to have committed two of the thefts with a now 16-year-old from Vienna.

Moped Parts and License Plate Theft: Escape Attempt Failed

On the return journey from Styria, the duo reportedly tried to evade arrest, which ultimately took place in Wiener Neustadt. Stolen license plates were secured.

Furthermore, the 18-year-old is being reported to the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office on suspicion of fraud. He is accused of selling a leased moped in August. During the investigation, Purkersdorf detectives identified another 17-year-old from the district of St. Pölten, who is suspected of stealing eight moped parts in the town of Wienerwald on August 15. The teenager confessed to this. The 18-year-old admitted to five license plate thefts.

(APA/Red.)

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