Beware of beggars: Police warn of incidents in the Gmunden district

Beware of beggars: Police warn of incidents in the Gmunden district

In the past few weeks, the police in the Gmunden district have increasingly received reports on suspicious beggar activities. These incidents have shaken the feeling of security of the residents and cause the authorities to call for caution.

The beggars apparently move from house to house and sell, among other things, mistletoe, a plant that is associated with Christmas in many cultures. On Friday afternoon there was a particularly remarkable incident in Pinsdorf: a 35-year-old home owner discovered a beggar who wanted to penetrate her unexpectedly house unauthorized. However, the home owner was able to drive away the beggar before there were further incidents.

Details of the incident

At a subsequent search, the two Romanian beggars-a 51-year-old and a 50-year-old-could be grabbed quickly by the police. These quick measures by the police show that the security forces are serious and also rely on the help of the population.

In order to increase the security of citizens, the police give some important advice:

• Do not open doors to unknown people.
• they carefully block their front doors.
• In suspects or situations, do not hesitate to choose the police call 133.

The change in the beggar practices has triggered concern and emphasizes how important it is to pay attention to your own security. Residents should be vigilant and act quickly in the event of unusual occurrences. The police strive to educate citizens about how to behave in such situations. It remains to be seen whether further measures are being considered to secure public order.

The information comes from current reports of the police and Volksblatt.at .