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Three masked burglars attack a young woman in Vienna!
Three masked burglars stormed an apartment in Vienna-Fünfhaus. A woman surprised them and they fled. Investigations are ongoing.
Three masked burglars attack a young woman in Vienna!
On Saturday evening, a 27-year-old woman in Vienna, in the Landstrasse district, was the victim of a shocking incident. When she returned home around 7:30 p.m., she found her apartment door open and damaged. As soon as she crossed the threshold, three masked men surprised her in her apartment. They fled immediately when they discovered that they were not alone. Fortunately, a suspect, a 21-year-old Syrian, was later caught; He had a balaclava with him, which may have served as camouflage. The investigation is now being led by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Central East branch. It is currently unclear whether anything was stolen during the break-in and will be part of the ongoing investigation. This reports oe24.
A break-in can mean more than just material damage for those affected. Owners and tenants often feel unsafe in their own home and their privacy has been violated. The psychological consequences of such a crime should not be underestimated and should receive more public attention. Loud Statista The clearance rate for residential burglaries in 2023 will be only 14.9%. This actually puts the safety of citizens in urban areas at risk. This also applies in Vienna, where reports of similar incidents can be heard again and again.
The increase in home break-ins
A look at the numbers shows that the risk of burglaries has increased after the corona pandemic. In Germany, around 119,000 thefts from apartments were registered in 2023, including around 77,800 that forcibly broke into living spaces. Even if the values are decreasing compared to 2015, with around 167,000 burglaries, the dangers in urban areas are still high. Cities like Bremen and Berlin have the highest burglary statistics in Germany. In contrast, Bavaria has the lowest rate. The statistical diversity shows how important preventive measures are to ensure the safety of citizens.
Police have identified over 9,890 suspects this year, which is an increase compared to the previous year. What is particularly frightening is the high proportion of foreigners among the suspects, which is 42.9%. This is an all-time high and not only affects Vienna, but also affects other large cities in Germany where the burglary rate may also be high.
The incident in Vienna highlights the need to remain vigilant and take your own safety seriously. Let us hope that the State Criminal Police Office will move forward with the investigation quickly and find the other perpetrators. Those affected want more security within their four walls, and to achieve this everyone involved must pull together.