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Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Floridsdorf

In Vienna-Floridsdorf, two men were caught in the act during an attempted burglary in a multi-party house and were provisionally arrested, with it being revealed that one of the suspects had a residence ban in Austria.

Yesterday at noon, the police were alerted due to an ongoing burglary in a multi-party house in the 21st district of Vienna. A tenant had observed through his video camera how unknown individuals were searching his apartment and immediately notified the emergency services.

Men Flee at the Sight of Police

When officers arrived at the house shortly thereafter, they encountered two suspicious men in the stairwell, who immediately fled through the courtyard. After a short foot chase, the officers managed to stop and provisionally arrest the two suspects, aged 51 and 55.

Suspect Had Residence Ban in Austria

During the search of the backpacks and sports bags they were carrying, both burglary tools and suspected stolen goods were found and secured. Both men were charged with suspicion of burglary. Additionally, a foreign police report was filed against the 55-year-old suspect, who has an active residence ban in Austria.

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