A suspected burglar was apprehended by two victims on Thursday in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. The 30-year-old is alleged to have broken into an apartment while a family was inside. The residents were awakened by the noise and observed the man taking a wallet. After his escape, the suspect was overpowered by two men on the street and held until the police arrived.

According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the incident occurred around 2:30 PM in the second district.

According to the police, the 30-year-old allegedly first broke open the front door of an apartment.

He then entered the living quarters. What he apparently did not expect: The family was at home at that time.

The noise woke the residents. They were able to observe the suspected burglar taking a wallet from a handbag.

The man then fled the apartment.

One of the affected individuals immediately took up the pursuit.

In the hallway of the residential building, he encountered a neighbor who also stated that a man had just broken into his apartment.

Together, the two ran out onto the street.

There, they discovered the 30-year-old near a tobacco shop. According to the police, they managed to overpower the suspect.

They held him until the arrival of the alerted police officers.

During the operation, additional witnesses reported to the officers.

According to their statements, the suspect had attempted to sell various items on the same day.

These included two hair clippers, an e-scooter, and a beach shell.

The police secured all items.

Whether these originate from burglaries or other criminal acts is not clear from the police report.

According to the police, the arrested individual is a 30-year-old Hungarian national.

The officers arrested the man. Further investigations are ongoing.

Whether additional items were stolen or people were injured in the burglaries is currently unknown.

(Red)

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