Ski thefts in the Pitztal: Police grabs alleged perpetrators!

Ski thefts in the Pitztal: Police grabs alleged perpetrators!

In the Mandarfen district of the St. Leonhard municipality, the police have taken a alleged thief to be responsible for a series of thefts. According to tirol.orf.at there was an accumulation of advertisements, which is why the investigators intensified their search measures. When searching the 55-year-old Romanian vehicle, who worked in a hotel in the Pitztal, the officials found a considerable amount of stolen goods. This included not only 25 pairs of skis and snowboards, but also other winter sports items such as helmets, gloves and sunglasses. Investigators also discovered food and alcoholic beverages as well as various tools. The value of the prey is in the five-digit euro range.

When the interrogation, the suspect admitted that he had stolen the objects. However, it was displayed at large. This is particularly important because in Austria the theft in accordance with Section 242 of the Criminal Code with imprisonment of up to five years or a fine can be punished, and the victims are entitled to report the theft. Anyone who becomes the victim of theft can file an advertisement from the police free of charge, also online. Therefore, those affected should not hesitate to perceive their rights and report the incident, as explained juraforum.de . This is the only way to account for thieves.