Clothing Stolen: Vienna Police Caught Shoplifters with Loot Worth 1,500 Euros
According to the police, the three men attracted attention in two clothing stores due to their behavior: they took numerous items of clothing from the shelves, stashed them in brought-along shopping bags, and left the stores without paying. The store detectives then notified the police.
Thanks to a precise description of the individuals, officers from the Josefstadt City Police Command managed to stop two of the alleged perpetrators shortly thereafter. The search for the third suspect is ongoing.
Two Shoplifters Caught in Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße: Approximately 1,500 Euros in Damage
The arrested men – a 37-year-old and a 45-year-old, both Slovak citizens – were found with allegedly stolen goods worth a total of approximately 1,500 euros.
The two men were charged with attempted commercial theft and theft as part of a criminal organization. One of the suspects, who was recently released from prison, is now back in a correctional facility. The identity of the third man and a possible connection to other suspects are currently the subject of investigations.
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