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Minors race through Vienna in a stolen car – police strike!
Several minors steal a car in Leopoldstadt, drive aggressively through Vienna, violate traffic rules and evade the police.
Minors race through Vienna in a stolen car – police strike!
An incident that makes people sit up and take notice: several minors caused a stir in Vienna and Lower Austria after driving around in a stolen car for a day and a half. The Vienna police were finally able to stop the vehicle on Friday afternoon after it drove aggressively and performed dangerous maneuvers. Loud Vienna.at The car was overloaded with six people, which made the situation even more difficult.
The boys' adventure began on the night from Thursday to Friday when the car was stolen in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. Carelessness played into the thieves' hands: the vehicle was unlocked and the key was inside. With a lot of enthusiasm they set off on their journey, which took them to Korneuburg, among other places. A passenger was even accommodated in the trunk because the space in the interior was already exhausted.
Risky escape from the police
The police were alerted because a minor was driving recklessly in Vienna-Donaustadt. When the officers noticed the extremely unreasonable behavior and wanted to stop the car, they simply pressed the accelerator pedal. The pursuit of the vehicle ultimately ended in the Leopoldstadt district after it hit a parked car. Five of the inmates then tried to escape, but the police were able to arrest four of them.
Among those arrested was a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old boy. Two others, only 12 and 13 years old, were handed over to the care of their legal guardians. The 14-year-old even confessed to several car break-ins and was reported at large. For the 15-year-old, the adventure ended in a prison. He will likely face the consequences of his actions.
A look at young people and crime
Such incidents highlight the discussion surrounding juvenile crime. How on Statista It is noted that youth violence in Germany will have reached a peak in 2024. In Austria, too, reports of similar crimes are often reported. The jump in the number of cases among young people cannot be overlooked and shows that there is a need for action here. Psychological stress caused by Corona measures and other risk factors could partially explain this behavior.
In fact, the closer you look, the more complex the issue becomes. A not insignificant part of the discussion revolves around the adjustment of criminal law and possible preventive measures. Counterproductive punishments often appear less effective than targeted support and help for young people at risk. Politicians are therefore faced with the challenge of thinking through everything else carefully in order to sustainably reduce crime among young people.
As the investigation continues, it is hoped that these young people will soon learn the value of responsibility and sustainable decisions. There is still a long way to go, but with the right support and an enlightened environment, a lot is possible.