Observed by witnesses

More than 20 pairs sold: Ski thief arrested

Success for the Tyrolean police in Neustift im Stubaital (Innsbruck-Land district)! Thanks to information from witnesses, the investigators were able to put a stop to a ski thief. He is responsible for more than 20 thefts. 

The incident took place on Saturday between 1 and 2 pm. "Witnesses were able to observe a man stealing skis from a ski rack in front of the Gamsgarten mountain station on the Stubai Glacier," said the investigators. They then informed the police, who sent out a patrol. In the course of the manhunt, the officers were able to stop and arrest the Bosnian in Neustift shortly before 4 pm.

The amount of damage is in the low five-figure euro range.

Ein Sprecher der Polizei

Stolen goods sold on the platform
Investigators found several pairs of skis in the man's car. Further investigations revealed that he was responsible for at least 20 ski thefts between September 2023 and his arrest. The amount of damage is in the low five-digit euro range. He turned the stolen goods into money via sales platforms. During questioning, the perpetrator partially confessed. He was released on the orders of the Innsbruck public prosecutor's office.