Burglary in the community center: older couple thwarts the brazen!

Burglary in the community center: older couple thwarts the brazen!

On the evening of March 12, 2025, around 6:53 p.m., unknown perpetrators tried to break into a residential building in Wolfsberg. They hit the window pane of a cellar room to gain access. However, their plans were thwarted by the residents present, a 72-year-old woman and her 80-year-old husband. The two noticed the intruders, who then fled into panic and escaped through the already damaged window. Despite an immediate search, in which a police helicopter and service dog relay were used, the perpetrators remained on the run and could not be caught, as Klick-kaernten.at reported.

In view of the fact that this is a trespass, this incident is expected to be relevant under criminal law. Section 123 of the Criminal Code defines the trespassing break as an unauthorized penetration into the apartment or the pacified property of another. This protects the right of the owner to decide on access to his premises. An unauthorized presence that is not immediately ended by the will of the beneficiary can also lead to criminal liability. Intentation is required: the perpetrator must be aware that he is unauthorized, or he has to accept this. According to anwalt.de it is an application offense, which means that the law enforcement usually depends on the will of the injured party. This offense also has significant practical relevance, especially in controversial cases such as protest actions or public meetings, where delimitation problems often occur.

The authorities warn for vigilance and call on to report suspicious activities immediately to ensure the safety of the residents. The investigation into this incident is still in progress, and the police hope for information from the population on the identity of the intruders.