A 65-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested on June 12 in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. The man is suspected of having committed several burglaries and acts of fencing. Specifically, he is alleged to have resold stolen bicycles through various online marketplaces.
Wheels Stolen and Sold Online: Vienna Police Seek Owners
17-06-2025, 12:24
A 65-year-old was arrested in Vienna for multiple bicycle thefts. The police are now looking for the owners of the recovered bikes.
Stolen bicycles recovered during house search
During a house search, the police recovered three bicycles and several mobile phones. These are suspected stolen goods, which have not yet been linked to any specific crime.
According to the police, the suspect is said to have been active on several online accounts, through which he offered stolen bikes for sale. Investigations revealed that some of the bicycles were also visible in photos on the marketplace accounts.
Rightful bicycle owners sought
It has not yet been possible to assign the recovered bicycles to specific owners. Information is requested. Possible victims who have not yet filed a report should contact the criminal investigation group of the Praterstern police station at 01-31310-63364.
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