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Young burglars arrested: Police hunt for fugitive accomplices!
Two young people were arrested in Simmering after burglaries. Police secured evidence and are looking for accomplices.
Young burglars arrested: Police hunt for fugitive accomplices!
On the night of Friday, October 17, 2025, there was an exciting chase in a shopping center in Simmering, which ultimately ended with the arrest of two young people. The police arrested the two suspects, aged 14 and 15, after they had previously committed a burglary at a mobile phone provider's store. At 11:45 p.m., officers from the Simmering City Police Department noticed five people fleeing the center after the break-in. Two of them were caught with the help of the Vienna police dog unit, while three escaped. The investigation is in full swing to locate the fugitive accomplices. Another focus of the police is whether the quintet is responsible for a series of burglaries in the area. According to Kurier there were additional break-ins at an Asian restaurant and a supermarket branch in the shopping center on the same night.
On the two people arrested, the police not only found burglary tools, but also a considerable sum of around 3,000 euros in cash. This raises questions: How did this criminal act come about and what are the backgrounds of the young people? Her nationality is still unclear, but it is reported that she may be Syrian. The arrest sheds light on the challenges authorities face when it comes to juvenile crime. [5min.at].
Context of the burglaries
The nighttime action is not just an isolated incident. The number of burglaries in Vienna has increased in recent months, especially in shopping centers. Experts suspect that economic circumstances are pushing many young people into the criminal underground. The question that arises is: What could stop this development? ORF Vienna talks about how, in addition to increased police measures, preventive programs for young people are also needed to avoid a downward spiral. The case will certainly spark further discussions about the integration and support of young people in difficult life situations.
While the police continue to work to clarify the circumstances, the city of Vienna remains anxiously awaiting how the situation will develop. The arrests are a strong sign that, despite the challenges, the authorities are doing everything they can to ensure safety on the capital's streets and put a stop to youth crime.