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Emergency call chaos in Hesse: Why countless callers were in danger!
A 13-year-old steals a cell phone in Vienna-Penzing; Victims were able to identify him. The police are investigating and reminding people to use emergency calls correctly.
Emergency call chaos in Hesse: Why countless callers were in danger!
A shocking crime story broke out in Vienna-Penzing on November 19th when a 13-year-old returned to his dorm with a new cell phone. A caregiver recognized the new device and asked the boy to unlock it. Suddenly an alert sounded, followed by a contact number on the screen. The caregiver called the number and learned that the cell phone had previously been stolen in a robbery. The police were immediately alerted vienna.at reported.
The police investigation revealed that the 13-year-old on Hütteldorfer Strasse had threatened a 12-year-old with a handgun in order to take his phone. Another robbery attempt by the same boy was recorded on the same day in Moeringgasse, in which another 12-year-old was also attacked but managed to escape. Both victims were able to identify the perpetrator, who partially confessed and now faces legal consequences.
Overloaded emergency call lines in Hesse
The West Hesse police appealed to citizens to only call the emergency number in life-threatening situations and recalled that such requests can jeopardize quick access to help for people in crisis situations. Especially with regard to winter, it should be noted that prevention and responsible use of emergency call lines are essential to ensure public safety.