Twelve and 15-Year-Old Caught After Joyride with Stolen Cars

The younger one is said to have committed a hit-and-run after a collision with a bus on October 20, the authorities announced on Thursday. The Viennese was handed over to child and youth services. The 15-year-old was also driving a stolen car. He was taken to the Josefstadt prison.

Joyride with Stolen Cars: 15-Year-Old Confessed

The twelve-year-old stated that on October 20, around 2:30 a.m., he and his friend stole a car in Vienna-Floridsdorf. In an unlocked car, the two found a house key, and in the building, they discovered keys for another car, which they drove away. On the way to Stockerau, the duo is said to have stolen a second unlocked car, whose keys were inside the vehicle. The 15-year-old continued driving with this one.

The twelve-year-old crashed into a bus near Stockerau station around 8:30 a.m. and fled on foot. With the help of a witness, the boy was stopped near the accident site. Shortly after, the 15-year-old was stopped, who had parked the car and was also on foot. He had the keys to the stolen car with him. The duo is also said to have stolen valuables from at least two unlocked vehicles in Hagenbrunn (district of Korneuburg). The 15-year-old confessed to the allegations. Investigations into similar crimes are being continued by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, North Branch.

(APA/Red)

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