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23-year-old shoplifter arrested in Vienna - attempt to escape fails
The Vienna police have arrested a 23-year-old shoplifter who harassed an officer while trying to escape. Stolen bank cards were also found. Concerns about security are growing.
23-year-old shoplifter arrested in Vienna - attempt to escape fails
In an incident that occurred on Favoritenstraße in the Vienna-Wieden district on Tuesday, a 23-year-old man was stopped and arrested by the police. The suspect was targeted by police officers on suspicion of shoplifting. During the subsequent inspection, the officers not only discovered the stolen goods, but also additional objects that aroused suspicion.
While searching the suspect, officers came across several bank cards that were also believed to be stolen. They also found items of clothing that had anti-theft devices. These items were confiscated and the man is said to have already made some NFC payments using the stolen bank cards. NFC, which stands for Near Field Communication, is a technology that enables contactless payments and only requires the proximity of a corresponding device.
Attempt to escape
After the man was initially taken into custody, a dangerous incident occurred. While the officers were supposed to take him to the detention car, the suspicious 23-year-old tried to escape. He pushed a police officer against a wall to gain an advantage. But the surrounding police officers quickly intervened and were able to prevent the suspect from escaping.
After the failed escape, the 23-year-old was taken to a prison following the events. As part of the ongoing investigation, he confessed to the allegations. This arrest and the events surrounding it once again shine a light on the challenges police face in fighting crime.
For detailed information about this incident and the ongoing investigation, see the report here on www.vienna.at.