In Lower Austria, grave sites have been opened again. In Berndorf (Baden district), eleven crypts and three earth graves were damaged; between April 6 and 9, stone slabs were apparently lifted at night with a crowbar or a similar object. Such incidents have recently occurred in several districts. A total of 96 grave sites have been affected so far, according to the authorities upon request. The police again requested information on Tuesday.

The criminals have so far been active in the districts of Tulln, Mistelbach, Krems, Korneuburg, Bruck an der Leitha, and Baden. Since some corpses were missing teeth or parts of the jaw were broken off, gold teeth are believed to have been stolen. Investigations are underway for disturbing the peace of the dead.

Witnesses Sought

Information was requested from any police station or the State Criminal Police Office (Tel.: 059 133 30-3333). According to a release, witnesses are being sought who have noticed suspicious activities in the area of cemeteries in Lower Austria - particularly in Berndorf from April 6 to 9 - such as unusual vehicles or people spying on graves. The public was urged to immediately report any suspicious circumstances before or at cemeteries to the police using the emergency number 133.

(APA/Red)

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