Burglary Series in Basement Compartments in Vienna-Brigittenau Solved

In Vienna-Brigittenau, a 26-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation was arrested on December 9. He is suspected of breaking into two basement compartments in a multi-party building on Handelskai and stealing, among other things, a laptop, keys, and drinks.

Witness Alerts Police: Arrest in Vienna-Brigittenau

A witness observed the man and notified the police emergency number. Officers from the Praterstern police station were able to locate and arrest the suspect in the building shortly thereafter.

During the investigation, the police suspected that the man might have broken into three other basement compartments in a multi-party building on Wehlistraße on December 7. Additionally, an e-scooter was seized, which may also have been stolen.

Suspect Denies Allegations

The 26-year-old did not confess during the interrogation. By order of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was taken to a detention center. The investigations are ongoing.

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