Robber Duo Arrested and Extradited After Jewelry Store Heist in Marchtrenk

The two perpetrators who allegedly robbed a jeweler in Marchtrenk (district of Wels-Land) in February have been arrested in Romania and extradited to Austria. The two 20-year-old Romanians confessed, reported the police. They were transferred to the Wels prison.

Pretended interest in jewelry, then robbed jeweler in Marchtrenk

On a Friday in February, a man entered the jewelry store and pretended to be interested in an expensive gold chain. When the 64-year-old dealer placed the jewelry tray on the sales counter to show it to the supposed customer, the latter grabbed the jewelry and attempted to flee. However, the jeweler managed to catch the man and brought him to the ground. Subsequently, an accomplice entered the store and pushed the 64-year-old aside. He was slightly injured. The two perpetrators fled with several pieces of jewelry. An immediate large-scale search was unsuccessful, but now the handcuffs have clicked.

(APA/Red)

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