Immediately Alert Emergency Services: Search for Potentially Armed Serial Burglar
The 58-year-old Austrian citizen, Markus P., does not have a permanent residence in Austria. The man is believed to have committed a total of 30 burglaries in company buildings, clubhouses, and public buildings. For example, he is suspected of breaking into a club in the municipality of Langenrohr, the local kindergarten, and the municipal office on the night of June 21 to 22, 2024, to break open cabinets and safes and steal cash. The 58-year-old apparently left the kindergarten without any loot.
The total damage amounts to around 138,000 euros, with the property damage amounting to around 112,000 euros. The man is believed to have mostly traveled by train to the crime scenes. There is an arrest warrant for him from the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office. It is suspected that the 58-year-old is in the greater Salzburg area.
30 Burglaries: Overview of the Accused's Crime Scenes
4.6.2024 – Burglary in the municipality of Wagrain – District St. Johann/P.
4.–5.6.2024 – 3 burglaries in the municipality of Kuchl – District Hallein
15.–16.6.2024 – 3 burglaries in the municipality of Attnang-Puchheim – District Vöcklabruck
21.–22.6.2024 – 3 burglaries in the municipality of Langenrohr – District Tulln
13.–14.7.2024 – Burglary in the city of Salzburg
29.–30.9.2024 – Burglary in the municipality of Seekirchen – District Salzburg-Umgebung
29.–30.9.2024 – 7 burglaries in the municipality of Seewalchen – District Vöcklabruck
1.–2.10.2024 – Burglary in the city of Salzburg
7.–8.10.2024 – 3 Burglaries in the municipality of Weng – District Braunau
7.–8.10.2024 – Burglary in the municipality of Köstendorf – District Salzburg-Umgebung
8.–9.10.2024 – Burglary in the city of Salzburg
14.–15.10.2024 – 4 Burglaries in the municipality of Straßwalchen – District Salzburg-Umgebung
22.12.2024 – Attempted burglary in the city of Salzburg
Information on 58-year-old Markus P. requested
The State Police Directorate of Lower Austria warns against stopping the suspect if encountered, as he could have a stolen pistol with him. Instead, the emergency number 133 should be called immediately.
Update: Markus P. arrested in hotel in Vienna-Penzing
As the State Police Directorate of Lower Austria announced on Wednesday, numerous tips from the public were received following the publication of the photo. The 58-year-old was finally arrested in a hotel in Vienna-Penzing with the help of the Cobra. He refused to make a statement and was taken to a correctional facility.
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