Thieves of the Donation Box Caught in Purkersdorf

A 49-year-old Bulgarian was caught near a church on May 1, and a 56-year-old Romanian was caught two days later in a place of worship. Both had tools for the crime with them, the police reported on Thursday. The 56-year-old fully confessed, while the other denied the allegations. The duo was reported to the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office on suspicion of aggravated theft.

The acts committed on collection boxes in a church in Purkersdorf began on March 21. Using a device with an adhesive surface, cash of initially unknown amount was fished out. According to the release, the 49-year-old living in Vienna is said to have committed eight thefts, while the 56-year-old with no fixed residence committed four.

(APA/Red)

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