Duo arrested

Car thieves caught red-handed by senior citizen

Two thieves must have picked the wrong car! On Monday evening, the two wanted to steal from a car parked in Rum in Tyrol. But the owner (69) was able to thwart the theft. The perpetrators were arrested.

Shortly after 5.15 p.m., the 69-year-old noticed two people trying to steal items from his unlocked car in the municipality of Rum. "While one of the perpetrators observed the surroundings, the other rummaged through the vehicle," said the police.

Escaped without loot
The car owner tried to detain one of the perpetrators, but he was able to break away. However, a police patrol was able to track down and arrest the two fugitives. Nothing was stolen.