Brazen: Trio steals license plate and refueled in Salzburg unnoticed!
Brazen: Trio steals license plate and refueled in Salzburg unnoticed!
Stadt Salzburg, Österreich - On June 17, 2025, three men were arrested in the city of Salzburg who presumably committed a number of crimes in the night of Monday. The act began in the period between June 15 and 16, 2025, when the perpetrators, consisting of two Romanians aged 22 and 30, and a 33-year-old stateless, two license plate boards stole from a parked vehicle. These stolen characteristics were then installed on a car that was not approved.
With this vehicle, the suspects initially drove towards Upper Austria. On June 16 at 7:40 p.m. they refueled at a rest stop on the A1 and left the station without paying for the fuel. The motorway police officers became aware of the vehicle and tried to stop. However, the driver disregarded the stops and ruthlessly continued what other road users put in danger.
escape and arrest
The escape ended when the perpetrators got off at the back of a building and fled on foot towards Salzburg train station. However, the police were able to arrest the three suspects before they were able to flee further. In the vehicle of the perpetrators, a shotgun pistol was also found at the passenger seat, the possession of which remains unclear.
Although the men in flagranti could be caught while fleeing, they were indicated at large after the police investigations. So far there has been no clear information about the motif of the crime and the origin of the shock pistol.
background to crime in Austria
The previous events are part of a larger trend in crime in Austria. According to Statista , around 528,000 crimes were reported in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016. The theft acts in particular are worrying; With about 85,400 cases, a top value was achieved. In addition, foreign crime is a frequently discussed topic. In 2022, about 43% of the suspects and convicted foreigners were, with most of them from Romania, Germany and Serbia.
The recent incidents in Salzburg throw a light on this problem and confirm the fears that a considerable part of the Austrian population has in terms of crime developments. Statistics show that 70% of Austrian citizens believe that immigrants would exacerbate the crime problems in the country, while trust in the police is 77%.
The police conduct a comprehensive investigation in the case, while the suspects remain at large. Their arrest shows how important preventive measures against such crimes are to ensure the security of citizens.
For more information about the events in Salzburg, see the reports of 5min and DetailsOrt Stadt Salzburg, Österreich Quellen
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