Armed burglar in Vienna-Döbling: arrest according to chaos!

Armed burglar in Vienna-Döbling: arrest according to chaos!

Wien-Döbling, Österreich - A heavily armed burglar was arrested in Vienna-Döbling on Tuesday evening. The 44-year-old Austrian joined the double wing door of an apartment at 6:15 p.m. and was there to throw the personal objects of the 61-year-old homeowner out of the window. The owner just came home and confronted the burglar, whereupon he reacted aggressively and threatened to kill. The perpetrator initially fled, but returned to the apartment a little later, where the police could arrest him. When arrested, the officials found a bush knife and an ax that the suspect had left behind in the apartment.

The alleged burglar stated that he only wanted to "renovate and tidy up". However, it is unclear whether this claim can be taken seriously because it is now in custody and an interrogation is still pending. The police started the investigation and further investigated the circumstances of the crime.

increasing burglary figures in the focus

These incidents are related to the general increase in burglaries that have been observed in several European countries in recent years. According to a current burglary statistics For Germany there were a total of 77,819 burglaries, which corresponds to an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. This correlates with an increase in burglary according to the corona pandemic, where places for occasional and spontaneous offenders have increased steadily.

In large cities, the burglary figures are significantly higher than in rural areas. On average, 213 burglaries are registered in Germany every day, with the average damage per slump in 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 because 47% of the attempts at burglary remain unsuccessful, often due to mechanical security measures.

The police now offer free security consultations to sensitize citizens and to take action against the growing danger of burglaries. In view of the current talent in Vienna-Döbling, it becomes clear that such measures are also important in Austria.