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Series of burglaries in Döbling: Young people put market operators in fear!
A series of break-ins in Vienna-Döbling is causing increasing fear among market operators. Preventive measures are discussed.
Series of burglaries in Döbling: Young people put market operators in fear!
In Vienna-Döbling, a wave of juvenile crime is making alarming headlines. Several break-ins that took place late last year have left market stall operators worried. Masked perpetrators used an emergency hammer to break open the entrance doors to four shops and stole cash. According to Georg Gutfleisch, one of the market stall operators, the incidents have increased fears of further break-ins. To protect himself, he installed both outdoor lighting and an alarm system vienna.at reported. The burglars identified were shockingly young, under 14 years old, and therefore cannot be prosecuted.
District leader Daniel Resch (ÖVP) expressed concern about the situation and suspects that a youth gang is active in Döbling. This group not only behaves aggressively towards passers-by, but also causes frequent police operations. To counteract this, prevention discussions are planned between the police and schools. At the same time, the State Criminal Police Office is reporting an increasing number of crimes by young people, which is why a special task force was set up to combat youth crime. Between March and December 2024 there were already 568 reports against young people, of which 55 were arrested.