Over Chain-Link Fence Climbed: Police Catch Burglar Duo in Burgenland
Im Burgenland wurden zwei Einbrecher erwischt.
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In Mannersdorf an der Rabnitz (district of Oberpullendorf), a homeowner caught burglars as they were climbing over the chain-link fence to his property and then stole chainsaws and tools from an outbuilding.
The alerted police arrested the 19-year-old and a 37-year-old after a brief escape. They were linked to further burglaries, reported the Burgenland State Police Directorate on Monday.
Homeowner in Burgenland Witnessed Burglary
On the night of Saturday, the 48-year-old homeowner witnessed the burglary and attempted to stop the two Hungarians. However, they managed to flee in a vehicle. Shortly thereafter, they were stopped by the police.
As it turned out, they are also suspected of being responsible for several burglaries in the districts of Mattersburg, Oberpullendorf, and Güssing. Investigations are still ongoing, but the current damage is estimated to be nearly 10,000 euros, it was reported.
(APA/Red)
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