Police arrest three suspects after four business break-ins in Vienna
Two youths were found hiding under a car, with a notched hammer and a knuckle duster seized.
Police in Vienna-Döbling have arrested three suspects over suspected break-ins at business premises.
A 13-year-old and three 15-year-olds are suspected of four attempted and completed burglaries at shop locations in Döbling over the weekend, with the incidents occurring on 18 October 2026 between 00:00 and 03:00.
Witnesses spotted suspicious activity and alerted the police, then reportedly provided the direction of escape.
Officers caught two suspects during an immediate search. The two 15-year-olds were found hiding under a vehicle and were stopped.
Under the car, police found a notched emergency hammer. A search of one of the two youths also turned up a knuckle duster.
The remaining two suspects were also arrested during the immediate manhunt. The three criminally responsible suspects were placed in custody initially. The 13-year-old was reported to authorities and handed to his legal guardians.
Police found items on the street in front of the targeted business premises, including a waiter’s wallet and a money box.
The three 15-year-olds refused to make a statement and were released on the order of the Vienna public prosecutor, with a notice issued for them on bail.
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Source:
Austria Vienna Police