Police officers were dispatched to Haslingergasse in Vienna-Hernals shortly before midnight on September 25 due to a car break-in. There, they encountered a 33-year-old Croatian national who was already being restrained by two witnesses (aged 32 and 46).

33-year-old arrested after car break-ins in Vienna-Hernals

The man is said to have tampered with two vehicles and at least entered one. There, he broke open a toolbox and removed tools. The police officers found damage to a side window of the cars. Next to the broken box were various tools and a jumper cable.

The 33-year-old was arrested. During his search, the officers secured a knuckle duster, a knife, pepper spray, and several forged IDs. The suspect is in police custody.

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