Coups in Tyrol

Half a car stolen, perfume thief quickly caught

A curious theft is keeping the police in the Tyrolean capital busy. Unknown perpetrators stole almost half a car. Meanwhile, a thief was quickly caught in the silver town of Schwaz.

According to the police, the curious "car theft" took place between September 14 and 30. The vehicle was parked near the viaduct arches in Innsbruck. "The perpetrator or perpetrators stole the vehicle emblem, tires, bumpers, cover strips, steering wheel, gearshift, seats and other components." The owner suffered damage of more than 20,000 euros. The police are now hoping for information from the public.

This should be directed to the office in Saggen: 059133/7589.

Perfumes targeted
Meanwhile, a thief targeted drugstore items in a store in Schwaz on Monday. "At around 5.20 p.m., a 40-year-old man saw a person steal two perfumes and go to a car in the parking lot." An employee of the store informed the police.

The officers were able to stop the getaway vehicle in Strass im Zillertal. In addition to a Romanian (22), who is suspected of the crime, there were also two Portuguese (33 and 59) and a Bolivian (60) in the car. They will all be charged at large.