Serial arsonist caught in Ternitz: 21-year-old confesses to 15 crimes!

In the tranquil Ternitz, Neunkirchen district, a disturbing wave of arsons is making headlines. Between summer 2021 and February 15, 2025, a previously unknown perpetrator lit numerous fires, which not only demolished garbage islands and containers, but also caused considerable uncertainty among the population. The police determined that the fires were mostly set in the evening and night hours. The damage is expected to amount to around 50,000 euros fireworld.at reported.

On February 25, 2025, the police were finally able to identify a 21-year-old man from the region as the main suspect. After initially denying it, the young man ultimately confessed to 15 crimes. Barbecue lighters were often used in the arsons to accelerate the fire; these were seized during a search of his apartment. The public prosecutor's office in Wiener Neustadt has already started investigations into property damage, according to information from meinkreis.at.

Investigations shed light on the darkness

The success of the investigative authorities, including the Ternitz police station and the Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office, represents significant progress in a series of crimes that have worried residents for years. The exact amount of damage is currently being determined, while the authorities are already planning the next steps to ensure law and order in Ternitz.