Illegal Spray Action in Vienna-Brigittenau: 20-Year-Old Arrested

A witness observed two men gaining unauthorized access to a building in Vienna-Brigittenau and immediately notified the police. Since the officers assumed it was a burglary at that time, several units were called in. While the police were securing the building from the outside, a door suddenly opened, and two individuals came out with cloth bags in their hands. Upon noticing the officers, they threw the bags away and fled.

Men in Vienna-Brigittenau Fled from the Police

During the escape, the two suspects split up and ran in different directions. The officers pursued one of the young men. The suspect ignored commands to stop and continued his escape. In the area of Wexstraße, he jumped over a fence and was only forced to stop and arrested after a warning shot was fired. At this point, the officers still assumed it was a burglary of the building located there.

Building in Vienna-Brigittenau Was Searched

At the same time, the building in Vienna-Brigittenau was searched. Gradually, new insights emerged. Among other things, a backpack with spray cans was found. At the same time, several tram cars with fresh graffiti were discovered. Only then did it become clear that it was not a burglary, but rather serious property damage. A 20-year-old (citizen: Ukraine) was arrested. Investigations into the fleeing second young suspect are ongoing.

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