Police officers were alerted on February 7th around 2:45 PM because an unknown person was rummaging through several vehicles in the courtyard of the Mariahilf fire station. The firefighters apprehended a man who had entered several of their vehicles and stolen items from them.

Car Burglar Caught in the Act at Vienna Fire Station: Arrest

The 25-year-old suspect (citizen of Libya) was asked by the police officers to voluntarily hand over the stolen goods, revealing items worth several hundred euros. During the search of the 25-year-old, a folding knife was also secured.

The suspect was charged with commercial theft as well as other thefts. Furthermore, it was determined that there was an arrest warrant against him according to the Aliens Police Act. The 25-year-old was taken to a police detention center for further clarification.

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