Perpetrators leave chaos: Burglary at Intersport in Reutte!

Perpetrators leave chaos: Burglary at Intersport in Reutte!

In the night on July 4, 2025, a* shocking burglary* occurred in the Intersport business in Reutte. According to report 5min.at, the perpetrators left a chaos and stole a large part of the goods, including shoes, sports clothing and bicycles. Images from the shop document the devastating conditions: empty shelves, torn boxes and reversed bicycles are the visible result of the attack. The managing director of the location confirmed that the business was almost completely cleared.

The employees are in shock about what happened, but they are grateful that nobody was injured. The business is temporarily closed to fix the damage and check the security measures. Intersport Reutte plans to reopen the fastest possible and inform customers about the progress of the repair work.

burglary and its consequences for the community

Intersport Reutte calls on the public to forward relevant information to the Reutte police. This type of incident not only has an impact on the individual retailer, but also raises questions about the larger security situation in retail. According to the report of the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), burglaries and shoplifting have increased dramatically in recent years. Gatekeepersystems reports by 93% since 2019 and a associated increase in financial losses between 2019 and 2023.

The statistical data underpin the worrying situation. In 2023, retailers were faced with 177 shoplifts per day, with even more than 1,000 incidents were recorded in certain industries. In addition, 66% of the retailers report on an increase in repeat offenders and 73% observe an increased aggressiveness of the shoplifts.

measures to improve the security situation

The increasing violence in retail is considered alarming, with an increase in weapons-related incidents by 39% from 2022 to 2023. In response to these challenges, 61% of retailers increased their investments in security technology and software. In addition, 67% take additional security measures to better prepare for such incidents and to ensure a safe shopping experience.

The development of innovative solutions, such as the Purchek® technology, is viewed as a critical step to combat theft and to ensure the safety of employees and customers. This behavior -controlled solution aims to proactively prevent theft and at the same time ensure a seamless shopping experience. The need for such solutions becomes particularly clear in the current situation.

The slump in Intersport in Reutte is not only an isolated incident, but part of a major problem that is increasingly stressing the retail industry. It remains to be seen which measures the business owners and the community will take in the future to prevent such incidents and increase security in the shops.