Burglary gang in Lower Austria: 90,000 euros in damage through wine cellar raids!

Burglary gang in Lower Austria: 90,000 euros in damage through wine cellar raids!

Sitzendorf an der Schmida, Österreich - In Lower Austria, a burglar quartet was arrested that specialized in wine cellars. The perpetrators, men between the ages of 20 and 32, were arrested in Sitzendorf an der Schmida (Hollabrunn district) after the police had recorded a total of 160 registered burglary thefts, of which 102 attempts. The total damage amounts to at least 90,000 euros, with 40,000 euros on the stolen goods. The arrest took place on Thursday of the previous week and the men were admitted to the Korneuburg prison.

The quartet has been active since at least December 2024 and acted in several districts, including Mistelbach, Gänserndorf, Tulln and Hollabrunn. The investigators secured diverse burglary tool in the perpetrator's escape vehicle. In addition to tools, the stolen objects also include wine bottles, copper objects and utensils for wine production. Two of the accused, both from Romania, confessed the deeds while a 20-year-old Ukrainian was partially admitted. A 24-year-old Hungarian citizen, on the other hand, denied the allegations.

background to the burglaries

according to [vienna.at] (https://www.vienna.at/160-einbruechein-noe-taeter-hasten-es-auf-weinkeller-ab watched/9368231) and noen.at This wave on burglars shows a worrying development in the region. While comparable break -in statistics for 2025 in other parts of Europe report an increase in burglaries by 25 % compared to 2020, it is particularly alarming that the rural regions are not spared from these tendencies.

Research on burglary prevents about 67 % of the burglars from the surrounding area. Community -based security systems could play an important role in preventing such acts. In this context, scientific predictive models help to reduce burglary rates through targeted strategies, such as the use of AI-based security systems that prevent burglars in 80 % of cases before entering.

technological progress in security

Technological innovations, such as intelligent door locks and surveillance cameras, help to significantly reduce the burglary rate in certain regions. 70 % of households today use smart home systems that not only increase protection, but also offer a faster response time in an emergency. The implementation of such systems varies in the costs, while annual expenses for architectural security designs amount to around 2,000 euros per household.

The entry record of this burglar quartet suggests that it is necessary to strengthen preventive measures in order to ensure security in residential areas and to combat such criminal activities more effectively. In view of the increasing burglary figures, it is essential that both the police and community work together to strengthen the legal situation and increase security awareness.