Taxi driver in Vienna-Meidling prevents burglary: suspect arrested

Taxi driver in Vienna-Meidling prevents burglary: suspect arrested

An attentive taxi driver in Vienna observed suspicious activities at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, which immediately let his alarm bells ring. The taxi driver saw a slump into a catering center in Längenfeldgasse and decided to alert the police.

Due to the enforcing reaction of the police, there was an immediate search that quickly showed initial success. In the area of the Hermann Leopoldi park, two suspects aged 20 and 22 were arrested. The two men, with roots in Romania and Serbia, were checked for their illegal activities during an identity determination.

arrest and secured thiefs

In the course of their arrest, the officials found a considerable prey in a carrying bag: stolen cash, a cash charging and various drinks. These items were secured by the police. In addition, it was found that one of the suspects also carried a small amount of addictive poison. The confiscated wager will play a role in the further investigation.

The two arrested were then brought to an arrest area. No more detailed information about your further steps and the persecution of the legal consequences is known. The State Criminal Police Office Vienna, South branch, has taken over the case and will now take care of the further investigation.

The taxi driver's quick reaction may have prevented worse and shows how important attention and civil courage are in such situations. For more information on this incident, the current reports can be viewed at www.5min.at