A hazardous materials expert from the Vienna State Police Department secured the two lock cylinders and the remaining corrosive liquids. Furthermore, the remaining apartment doors of this multi-family house showed similar markings, with the owners already being alerted by the Vienna police.
Apartment Break-In in Vienna-Favoriten: Locks Corroded
3-01-2025, 12:12
Yesterday, a break-in was reported in an apartment on Neilreichgasse in Vienna. The police determined at the scene that an acid was likely used to corrode the lock cylinders, which was used by the unknown perpetrators.
Apartment Break-In in Vienna-Favoriten: Further Investigations Still Ongoing
Further investigations have been taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch, and are still ongoing. The police therefore ask for special vigilance and warn the public:
If you find damage or a liquid on the lock of your front door, avoid contact with the liquid at all costs. It could be nitric acid, which has a corrosive effect on skin, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. If there has already been unintentional contact with the liquid, neutralize the affected area immediately with clear water. Do not use soap or any other additives.
Call the police emergency number 133 immediately.
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