With 100 km/h Across Vienna: Police Chased Car Thieves

On November 29, a woman in Vienna-Favoriten recognized her vehicle, which had been stolen a few days earlier, and immediately notified the police. The car was occupied by three people and, according to her observation, was traveling from Neilreichgasse to Gudrunstraße towards Laxenburgerstraße.

Vienna Police Pursue Car Thieves

In the area of Siccardsburgergasse, a police patrol was able to locate the vehicle. When the officers attempted to stop the driver, he fled at excessive speed. During the escape, the driver committed several traffic violations and accelerated the vehicle to over 100 km/h. The route included Wiedner Gürtel, Laxenburgerstraße, and back towards the main train station.

Pedestrians Nearly Run Over During Escape Attempt

It became particularly dangerous in the area of the Swiss Garden, where the driver drove at high speed over the sidewalk. Two pedestrians had to jump aside to avoid a collision.

At Landstraßer Gürtel, the driver finally brought the vehicle to a stop and fled on foot. Two other occupants, a 35-year-old and a 41-year-old Austrian citizen, were temporarily arrested. Investigations are ongoing, and the unknown driver is being sought.

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