A 37-year-old man allegedly attempted to take seven pairs of jeans from a clothing store in Vienna-Favoriten on Wednesday evening without paying, according to the police. A store detective noticed the suspected theft and stopped the man. Subsequent investigations revealed that the suspect had already been reported multiple times for shoplifting.

The incident occurred around 7 PM in the 10th district of Vienna. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the 37-year-old Romanian national had placed seven pairs of jeans into a bag he had brought with him. He then allegedly passed the checkout area without paying for the goods.

A store detective from the clothing store observed the incident and stopped the suspected thief. Subsequently, officers from the Van-der-Nüll-Gasse police station were notified.

During their investigations, the officers found that the 37-year-old had already been reported multiple times for shoplifting in recent months.

The police did not disclose how many previous reports exist against the man or whether there have been any final convictions.

On the orders of the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office, the 37-year-old was arrested on suspicion of professional theft. He was subsequently transferred to a correctional facility.

The presumption of innocence applies to the accused.

(Red)

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