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Armed burglar in Vienna-Döbling: arrested after chaos!
In Vienna-Döbling, a 44-year-old burglar was arrested after he threatened an apartment owner with an ax and a bush knife.
Armed burglar in Vienna-Döbling: arrested after chaos!
A heavily armed burglar was arrested in Vienna-Döbling on Tuesday evening. The 44-year-old Austrian kicked in the double doors of an apartment at 6:15 p.m. and was about to throw the 61-year-old owner's personal belongings out of the window. The owner just came home and confronted the burglar, who responded aggressively and threatened to kill him. The perpetrator initially fled, but returned to the apartment a short time later, where the police were able to arrest him. During the arrest, officers found a bush knife and an ax that the suspect had left behind in the apartment.
The suspected burglar said he just wanted to “renovate and tidy up.” However, it is unclear whether this claim can be taken seriously as he is now in custody and has yet to be questioned. The police have started an investigation and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crime.
Increasing burglary numbers in focus
These incidents are linked to the general increase in residential burglaries observed in several European countries in recent years. According to a recent Burglary statistics For Germany there were a total of 77,819 residential burglaries in 2023, which corresponds to an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. This correlates with an increase in the number of burglaries after the corona pandemic, where places for occasional and spontaneous offenders have steadily increased.
The number of burglaries is significantly higher in large cities than in rural areas. On average, 213 burglaries are registered in Germany every day, with the average damage per burglary being around 3,500 euros. In North Rhine-Westphalia, up to 15% more burglaries were recorded than in previous years. Prevention measures are becoming increasingly important as 47% of break-in attempts are unsuccessful, often due to mechanical security measures.
The police are now offering free security advice to raise awareness among citizens and take action against the growing risk of break-ins. Given the current frequency of crimes in Vienna-Döbling, it is clear that such measures are also important in Austria.