Teens on Wild Joyride with Stolen Cars: Massive Damage in Vienna-Simmering

Police were alerted on December 18th at around 0.50 am, as a traffic accident had occurred in Zinnergasse in Vienna-Simmering and a vehicle was lying on its roof. When the officers arrived at the scene, witnesses reported that three male teenagers were in the vehicle and had fled. No persons were injured in the accident, but two parked cars were damaged.

Teenagers Caught After Fleeing Accident Scene in Vienna-Simmering

As part of a search, the suspects could be located, but the trio continued their escape. Only after an officer fired a warning shot did the teenagers stop. They were temporarily arrested.

The three boys are two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old Austrian citizen. During the personal search, a vehicle key was found on each of the suspects.

Three Cars Stolen from Vienna Car Dealer

According to current knowledge, the teenagers gained access to a car dealer's premises and stole three vehicles there. One of the stolen cars was the crashed vehicle, with another the teenagers are said to have broken through the fence of the company premises. The third vehicle was also damaged on the company premises.

During the interrogations, the trio partially confessed. The boys were reported while at large.

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