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Burglary in Lustenau: Police are looking for a woman with conspicuous clothing!
Police are looking for a woman who broke in in Lustenau. Information requested regarding the search for the incident on May 14th.
Burglary in Lustenau: Police are looking for a woman with conspicuous clothing!
On May 14, 2025, around 7 p.m., there was a break-in in Lustenau, which resulted in an increased police presence. An unknown perpetrator probably broke into a residential building through an open garage door. There she searched a ground floor apartment and stole several pieces of jewelry. When she finally entered the upper floor apartment, she was surprised by the resident and fled without taking any stolen goods.
The police immediately launched a manhunt that included several patrols and a police helicopter. Despite the intensive search, the perpetrator has not yet been caught. The woman being sought is described as around 50 years old, 160 cm tall and of southern appearance. She has long hair and was wearing orange leggings with black spots and a dark top. The police's operational area covers the area of Holzstrasse and Engel roundabout in Lustenau. vol.at
Advice requested
The investigation into the burglary is still ongoing. The police are asking the public for help and calling for information on 059133 8144.
Burglaries represent a significant security problem. According to an analysis by the Federal Criminal Police Office, there were a total of 992 twilight burglaries in Austria between November 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023, which represents an increase compared to the previous year. However, break-ins are not limited to dusk, they also occur during the day, especially between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Factors such as tilted windows or unsecured doors significantly increase the risk. bundescriminalamt.at
Tips for burglary prevention
In order to effectively prevent break-ins, the police recommend various security measures. This includes:
- Verwendung von einbruchshemmenden Türen und Fenstern (ÖNORM B5338, Widerstandsklasse 3).
- Sicherheitsfenster der Widerstandsklasse 2 mit Pilzzapfenverriegelung und bruchsicherer Verglasung.
- Nachrüstung von standardmäßig eingebauten Türen und Fenstern.
- Schließzylinder bei Eingangstüren gegen Abreißen schützen.
- Installation von Alarmanlagen zur Ergänzung der Sicherheit.
In addition, it is recommended to pay attention to strategies to avoid absence notices when leaving the house in order to deter potential burglars. orf.at