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Drunk burglar lies down on a park bench in Vienna after theft!
A drunk man was arrested in Vienna-Margareten after breaking into a bar. He had 2.7 per mille.
Drunk burglar lies down on a park bench in Vienna after theft!
Once again, a bizarre scene was brewing in Vienna-Margareten when a drunk 40-year-old was caught trying to break into a bar. The incident happened on Thursday evening around 10:45 p.m. when an alert passer-by alerted the police. The man who broke the window of a restaurant left a rather chaotic impression. After his failed burglary, he chose a nearby park bench as a place to retreat.
Police soon arrived at the scene and found the Polish national, who was heavily intoxicated. According to the alcohol test carried out on site, he had a blood alcohol level of 2.7. This gave no reason for speculative jokes - the 40-year-old was temporarily arrested on suspicion of burglary and is now being held by the police. The evaluation of the incident once again shows the ever-present problem of crime in urban areas, which is not only an issue in Austria, but also sparks numerous discussions in Germany.
A look at the crime situation
As is well known, crime covers a wide range of crimes, and burglary is a classic example. While around 1.78 million thefts were recorded by the police in Germany in 2022, a current trend shows that the numbers are increasing, especially for home and shoplifting. According to Statista, however, the clearance rates remained rather low. In the case of residential burglaries, this was only 16.1% in 2022, which illustrates the challenges for the police.
Although such incidents are not the norm, the question arises: How safe do people feel in cities like Vienna? The break-in in Margareten certainly speaks to the need to draw attention to preventive measures to protect both residents and passers-by.
The 40-year-old's case may seem bizarre, but it is another example of how quickly serious consequences can arise from a careless moment. In the meantime, it remains to be seen how the court will deal with his premature plunge into the world of crime.
In this context, the Vienna police would like to point out the importance of civil vigilance. Anyone who observes suspicious activity should not be afraid to inform the authorities. Because an attentive eye often helps to prevent something worse from happening.
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