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Young people in Klagenfurt set off pyrotechnics from a stolen bus!
Three boys set off pyrotechnics in a stolen bus in Carinthia after breaking into a company building.
Young people in Klagenfurt set off pyrotechnics from a stolen bus!
In a disturbing incident last weekend, three teenagers aged 14 and 15 made headlines in Klagenfurt. How Small newspaper According to reports, the boys broke into a company premises where they stole not only a minibus but also a moped. Both vehicles were later found battered. The boys use the stolen bus to drive to a nearby forest, where they set off a stolen firework battery.
During the subsequent investigation, the police found numerous other fireworks in the forest, which they confiscated. The identity of a fourth suspect is still unclear. This is not the first incident of this kind in the region; Already on July 30, 2025, a break-in into an apartment was reported, in which a weapon, money and gold were stolen, reported My district.
Crime among young people
The extent of juvenile crime is a topic of ongoing interest. According to information on bpb.de Youth crime is predominantly a male phenomenon. Statistically, up to 70% of students say they have committed a crime in the last 12 months. A nationwide student survey from 2007/2008 showed that 43.7% of male and 23.6% of female students had committed crimes.
However, the frequency and type of crimes vary considerably. While minor crimes are widespread, serious forms of juvenile crime are rare. Violence among young people usually manifests itself in physical injuries, which account for around 50% of all violent crimes among young people. Despite the current trend, many young people appear to stop their criminal behavior as they grow up, as recorded juvenile crime has declined in recent years, also due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It remains to be seen what measures the authorities in Klagenfurt will take to increase security and prevent such incidents in the future. The incidents raise questions about the social conditions in which these young people operate and emphasize the need for education and prevention to reduce youth crime in the long term.