Markus P. was wanted for 30 burglaries in Salzburg, Upper Austria and Lower Austria, causing about 138,000 euros in damage (112,000 euros of which was property damage) last year. On Tuesday, photographs of the suspect were published. . Whether this was the case at his arrest in a hotel in Vienna-Penzing has not yet been revealed.
After 30 Burglaries: 58-Year-Old Arrested in Viennese Hotel by Cobra
29-01-2025, 09:29
A 58-year-old man, sought for 30 burglaries in three federal states, was arrested on Tuesday evening in Vienna-Penzing with the help of Cobra officers. Numerous tips from the public had been received due to media coverage, the Lower Austria Provincial Police Directorate reported on Wednesday.
The whereabouts of the 58-year-old were determined by detectives of the Tulln police station with the support of the Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office, Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS). The accused refused to make a statement at his arrest by Cobra officers. He was taken to the St. Pölten correctional facility. The investigations into possible further crimes will continue, reported the Provincial Police Directorate.
(APA/Red.)
This article has been automatically translated, read the original article .
