Burglar Disguised as Construction Worker: Vienna Police Seek More Victims

The burglaries in downtown Vienna occurred between March 5 and 27 in Seilerstätte, Annagasse, and Schwarzenbergstraße. The suspect visible in the photos specifically scouted the apartments beforehand and disguised himself as a construction worker to be less noticeable in the stairwells. He then broke into the apartments and is said to have mainly stolen high-priced watches, jewelry, and cash, with the help of two accomplices.

Apartment Burglaries in Downtown Vienna: Search for Additional Victims or Witnesses

During the investigation, all three Romanian nationals suspected of the crime have now been arrested by the police and are in pre-trial detention.

The Vienna police are asking potential witnesses or any victims of an apartment burglary who recognize the man to come forward. Relevant information (also anonymously) can be provided to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center-East branch, at the phone number 01-31310-62800.

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