Caught in the act: shop thelifting in Kittsee

Caught in the act: shop thelifting in Kittsee

An incident in the tranquil Kittsee caused excitement on Wednesday afternoon. A 35-year-old Slovak was arrested after being observed when stealing goods. The perpetrator had tried to stole various items from a sales stand in front of a shop. An attentive passer -by noticed the offense and immediately informed the police.

The escape of the shoplifter was initially successful. He sat in his car and tried to get out of the dust. But the police did not give up: a short time later she could stop him. When checking the vehicle, the officers found a considerable amount of stolen Christmas and electrical articles. It is assumed that the total damage is in the lower four -digit euro range.

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After the arrest, the man was brought to the Eisenstadt prison. Such incidents are rather rare in the region and nevertheless gave a light on the need for vigilance in shops and public spaces.

The fact that a passerby was able to contribute to the arrest shows how important it is to keep your eyes open and report suspicious activities immediately. The State Police Directorate also emphasizes the importance of such civil courage to prevent thefts and other crimes.

For further information and a deeper analysis of the incident, see the current reporting on burgenland.orf .