Handyrica in Bregenz: Loss and persecution end with arrest

Handyrica in Bregenz: Loss and persecution end with arrest

On Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2024, an incident occurred on the lake promenade in Bregenz, which triggered great excitement. Around 3:00 p.m., a 20-year-old Italian and a 19-year-old Austrian, both live in Bregenz, met on the bank. During this meeting, the younger man held his mobile phone in his hand, which led to an attack by the older man.

The 20-year-old tore the cell phone away from the 19-year-old and set off. The victim followed unimpressed by the theft and tried to stop the perpetrator. But when he catched up with him, the attacker pulled a knife and stabbed his pursuer. Fortunately, no serious injury was caused - the stitch only hit the victim's outer clothing.

rapidly initiated search

Although the perpetrator fled the stolen cell phone, it didn't take long for the police to react with a comprehensive search. This not only included several police patrols, but also the use of a helicopter. Around 7:00 p.m., just a few hours after the incident, the perpetrator was arrested in the Bregenz urban area. The stolen mobile phone could also be ensured during this arrest.

The knife used by a house search ordered by the Feldkirch public prosecutor's office was also transferred to the possession of the investigators. The young man has partially stood for the allegations, which caused important information about the crime scene. The public attention that aroused this case shows the increased interest of the population in security issues in the region, which was reinforced by the rapid action of the police and the effective search measures.