Two Inmates Escaped from Klagenfurt Prison

A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Justice confirmed a corresponding report by the "Kronen Zeitung" upon APA's request. A manhunt for the men was still ongoing, and an investigation is also underway to determine how the escape was possible.

Klagenfurt Correctional Facility: Two Inmates Managed to Escape

The escapees are a 43-year-old Croatian and a 49-year-old Serbian, who were imprisoned "solely for property offenses." However, the two were not accomplices in their crimes. The earliest possible release date for the two men would have been in 2026 and 2027, respectively, according to the ministry.

How exactly the two managed to escape was still the subject of investigations. "Obviously, there was a gap that needs to be closed," said ministry spokeswoman Sina Bründler-Lerner. No details were provided - also to avoid motivating copycats. A media-reported suspicion of a hostage-taking by the two escapees was never an issue, the spokeswoman emphasized.

(APA/Red)

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