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Burglary in Vienna-Favoriten: Police officers catch 32-year-old perpetrator!
In Vienna-Favoriten, a 32-year-old burglar was arrested after a pursuit. Police responded quickly to the alarm.
Burglary in Vienna-Favoriten: Police officers catch 32-year-old perpetrator!
On the night of Monday, September 29, 2025, there was a police operation in Vienna-Favoriten that stirred up tempers. A break-in at a business mobilized officers from the city police command and the riot unit. When the police arrived around 1 a.m., it quickly became apparent that the front door of the restaurant had been broken open with brute force. There was an unknown person inside the store who fled upon visual contact with the emergency services, reports vienna.at.
The suspect, a 32-year-old Kosovan, broke through the glass door of the rear entrance with a crowbar and disappeared into the darkness. But the police immediately pursued them on foot. To stop the escape, an officer fired a warning shot into soft ground without causing any damage to people or property. The pursuit was ultimately successful: the police were finally able to catch up with the suspect in Dampfgasse and arrest him, as heute.at reports.
Arrest and search
The subsequent search of the suspect uncovered a small amount of drugs. In addition, the crowbar that served as the murder weapon was seized. The 32-year-old is now in police custody. Thanks to the efficient actions of the police, there were no injuries or property damage during this break-in.
An insight into the crime situation in Vienna shows that burglaries continue to be an issue that the Federal Criminal Police Office regularly reports on. We are constantly working on measures to increase security in Vienna's districts. By publishing statistics and reports, for example on drug-related crime or cybercrime, the Federal Criminal Police Office attempts to analyze and respond to current phenomena and trends.
There is always public concern about crime rates, but the police's quick response in this case shows that care is being taken to ensure citizens feel safe. Emergency services are on alert and will continue to monitor the situation closely.