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Luxury watches stolen from trunk: police are looking for perpetrators!
In Vienna-Erdberg, unknown people stole high-priced watches from an unlocked trunk. Police are looking for witnesses.
Luxury watches stolen from trunk: police are looking for perpetrators!
A shocking incident occurred on November 10, 2025 at a gas station inVienna-Erdberg. A 43-year-old watch dealer, who had previously presented his high-priced luxury watches at a watch fair, fell victim to a brazen theft. While he was in the sales area of the gas station around 8:10 a.m., two unknown men took the opportunity and stole a box full of valuable watches from his unlocked trunk. The loot results in estimated damage in the low to mid six-figure euro range.
The situation turned dramatic: the tire pressure on his vehicle caused him to stop at the gas station, but he didn't pay attention to securing the trunk. It was precisely this carelessness that gave the perpetrators the opportunity to strike quickly while the dealer was distracted in the gas station shop. All events were recorded by surveillance cameras, which could now be a crucial element in the search.
Search for the perpetrators
As part of the investigation, the police have now published mugshots and are appealing to the public to provide any relevant information about the identity or whereabouts of the two men. These criminal recordings could make a decisive contribution to identifying and quickly catching the perpetrators. Anyone with information can contact them directlyVienna State Criminal Police OfficeContact us by phone at 01 31310-62660 or 01 31310-62661.
This incident illustrates how quickly witnesses can become insured and seemingly safe situations can turn into criminal ones. It is crucial for watch lovers to exercise the necessary caution at every step, because high-priced items not only attract buyers, but also those who hope to make a quick grab.
The fact that the theft took place in such a popular and everyday setting as a gas station raises questions about the sense of security in public spaces. So we can only hope that the perpetrators will be caught soon and the watch dealer will be able to return to his property.
The media coverage surrounding this case is another call for vigilance. Preventing theft is not only the job of the police, but also of every individual. A good neighborhood and a watchful eye can often do a lot to prevent such acts.