Police warn: beggars are on the mischief in Gmunden

Police warn: beggars are on the mischief in Gmunden

Lately, a group of beggars in the Gmunden district has caused a stir. These gentlemen and women move from house to house and offer mistletoe branches for sale. In a current warning, the police pointed out a number of incidents that were increasingly reported in the region. An incident that occurred in Pinsdorf last Friday when a homeowner surprised a beggar, as she tried to get into his uninterrupted house.

A short time later, a couple from Romania, 50 and 51 years old, were stopped by a police patrol nearby. It speaks for itself that the situation is increasingly tense and the police react to ensure public security.

security instructions from the police

In order to increase your own security, the police give some advice that citizens should take to heart:

• Do not open the door for strangers who are not known to them.
• be sure to always block your front door.
• In the event of suspicious observations, do not hesitate to choose the police call 133.

This warning is not only informative, but also reflects the increased security awareness in the community. Citizens are encouraged to be vigilant to recognize and report possible criminal activities at an early stage. It remains to be seen whether the situation calms down in the near future or whether further measures are necessary to protect residents. For more information and current reports on this topic, www.nachrichten.at .