Viennese Police Caught Trick Thief
The suspect repeatedly approached older pedestrians and asked them to exchange banknotes for coins. Most of the people he approached then reached into their wallets, fiddled with them, or let the man reach inside. The man visibly looked around nervously again and again.
Vienna Police Observed Con Artist in Several Thefts
While some officers pursued the man on foot, others questioned the people he had approached. A 72-year-old reported that he initially exchanged coins with the man, but then noticed that a 50-euro note and a 100-euro note were missing from his wallet. The EGS officers, who had now observed a total of five such alleged trick thefts, subsequently arrested the 52-year-old man. During his search, they were able to secure a wallet with a high three-digit euro amount. The 52-year-old was reported on suspicion of commercial theft. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, West Branch, has taken over further investigations.
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