Arrested in Italy

Serial thief caught by police after 180 burglaries

A Moldovan-Romanian dual national (39) suspected of committing a total of 180 burglaries in several Carinthian districts as well as in Tyrol and Styria since 2021 has been caught by the Carinthian State Criminal Police Office.

By comparing evidence and with the help of video surveillance, several series of burglaries were attributed to the initially unknown perpetrator and the identity of the suspect was subsequently established. "The man, who is registered in Italy, forced his way into various businesses by breaking open windows and doors and stole cash and gold coins worth several hundred thousand euros," explains the Carinthia Provincial Criminal Police Office. 

It is also suspected that the 39-year-old also stole tools, coffee machines, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes worth tens of thousands of euros. "The total damage caused therefore amounts to a mid-six-figure euro sum," says an investigator.

Arrested in Italy
Following a European arrest warrant issued by the public prosecutor's office, the Moldovan-Romanian dual national was finally arrested by the Italian police in Italy on March 15.