Jewelry thief from Colombia arrested in Tulln and Vienna!

Jewelry thief from Colombia arrested in Tulln and Vienna!

An international crime with sovereignty on the streets of Vienna and in the residential areas of Tulln: A 46-year-old Colombian, who was wanted as a suspected jewelry thief, was recently arrested in the Netherlands. Austrian investigators have accused him of several impressive thefts that occurred between February and April 2024.

On February 17, 2024, the suspect broke into a residential building in Tulln and stole jewelry and cash in the mid-five-figure euro range. This spectacular burglary was attributed to the 46-year-old, who forcibly opened a window, through careful analysis of evidence. Just two months later, on the night of April 10th, he broke into a jewelry dealer's car again in Vienna-Alsergrund, where he got suitcases containing gold and silver jewelry worth a mid-six-figure euro amount. It is suspected that he had previously spied on the dealer at a jewelry fair in Lower Austria, reports courier.

Arrested abroad and repatriated to Austria

The Vienna public prosecutor's office reacted immediately to the serious offenses and issued a European arrest warrant against the Colombian. On July 13, 2025, the wanted man finally fell into the hands of the police in the Netherlands, and recently, on October 10, 2025, he was transferred to Austria. Despite the serious allegations, the accused remained silent during the interrogations and refused to make any statements.

His case is part of an alarming trend: According to the International Jeweler Warning Service The risk of crimes against the jewelry and watch industry is continually increasing. The evaluations of such crimes, which range from simple thefts to burglaries and fraud, allow investigators to draw a clear picture of the current threat situation.

Investigations and expectations

With the arrest of the Colombian, investigators now hope to obtain further information about possible accomplices and the background to the crimes. While he was admitted to the Vienna-Josefstadt prison, the case continues to be meticulously investigated. It remains to be seen whether his arrest will lead to further clarifications in the jewelry theft crime that has left many businessmen and knowledgeable lovers of exquisite jewelry in suspense.

The actions in Tulln and Vienna are a clear reminder that security in our city, especially when dealing with valuable goods, should not be taken lightly. The case of the 46-year-old Colombian will continue to be closely monitored by law enforcement authorities in order to prevent further similar crimes.