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Nocturnal fire devil wreaks havoc on favorites – police hunt arsonists!
In Vienna-Favoriten, a motorcycle and a car were damaged by arson. Police are looking for the perpetrator. Advice requested.
Nocturnal fire devil wreaks havoc on favorites – police hunt arsonists!
A worrying incident occurred in Vienna-Favoriten on Friday evening, May 31, 2025. At around 9:15 p.m., a motorcycle was intentionally set on fire, causing the flames to spread to a car parked in front of it. The police assume arson and are investigating this case intensively, reports Cosmo.
A passer-by noticed the blazing flames and immediately alerted the emergency services. Fortunately, the Vienna fire department was able to prevent the fire from spreading further to neighboring vehicles. However, both the motorcycle and the car suffered significant damage. The authorities are now looking for the suspected arsonist, who is described as male and slim. He was wearing a black baseball cap, light-colored pants, a light-colored T-shirt, a black vest, black shoes and a black shoulder bag.
Call for help
The police emphasize that information about the incident can be reported directly to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office or anonymously by calling 01-31310-33800. Thanks to the quick reaction of a passer-by and the professional efforts of the fire department, even greater damage was averted.
Context to arson
According to Section 169 of the Criminal Code in Austria, arson is a serious crime that often has serious consequences for those affected. Empirical studies, such as those presented in the work on intentional arson crime in Austria, analyze the appearance of the crime and the perpetrator as well as the legal consequences. These studies draw on data from various cities, including Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna, and highlight the challenges in prosecuting such crimes. Between 2003 and 2005, 372 public prosecutor's files and 35 court files were used for the investigation in order to shed light on the legal basis and results of these acts the University of Vienna summarizes.
Arson is not just a localized problem; it moves in the area of tension between crime and society. The case in Vienna-Favoriten clearly shows how important it is for citizens to be vigilant in order to prevent such acts and to alert the authorities if suspicions arise that human life and property are being threatened.