19-year-old arrested after car spraying after chase!

19-year-old arrested after car spraying after chase!

On September 28, 2025, a 19-year-old Czech man was caught illegally spraying wagons at Strebersdorf train station. The incident was witnessed by a security guard who immediately informed the police. When the officers arrived, the man fled. During the chase, a police officer fired a blank shot into soft ground, fortunately there were no injuries or damage.

The extensive search measures that began were initially unsuccessful. But two hours after the initial operation, the security employee reported another sighting of the suspect, who was then temporarily arrested. Investigators found paint residue on his hands, which confirmed his involvement in the spraying. On the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the man was released after his arrest, which raises questions about how such incidents are dealt with.

Illegal graffiti vandalism

Graffiti spraying is not just an issue in Vienna, there are similar incidents in other German cities too. In Berlin, for example, three suspected graffiti sprayers were arrested in Charlottenburg after they sprayed subway cars in a turning area. When they were arrested, all three men had paint splatters on their clothing, indicating their crime. While simultaneously escaping, one of the men seized spray cans and other evidence that was important to the investigation. The two younger detainees allowed themselves to be taken away without resistance, while the 29-year-old tried to escape before he was caught after a short pursuit.

The incidents demonstrate a strong phenomenon that cannot only be observed in large cities such as Berlin and Vienna. The dark and often damaging activities of young sprayers can quickly become a problem. Visiting graffiti sites and keeping scrapbooks often indicate affiliation with the graffiti scene. Parents are often at a loss and should not hesitate to talk to their children about the legal consequences of illegal spraying.

Education and prevention

The spread of graffiti is not only an aesthetic debate, but also has legal consequences. Anyone who sprays illegal graffiti must expect claims for damages. The danger for sprayers, especially when entering railway tracks, should not be neglected, as their lives can be endangered by conductor rails. Information on prevention and education can be found on the police website for children and young people, which is intended to encourage parents to actively bring the topic into discussions with their children.

Overall, it shows that the issue of graffiti is not just a local problem. It requires collaborative approaches from police, parents and society to deter youth from illegal activities and preserve the beauty of our cities.

Further details about the incidents in Vienna and beyond can be found at 5min and berlin.de, as well as information on juvenile crime and graffiti polizei-beratung.de.