Damage: €100,000
Tire thief caught by police after 72 cases
After months of investigation, the Salzburg police were able to put a stop to the criminal activities of a Serbian serial thief (34): he is believed to be responsible for 72 thefts with a total damage of around 100,000 euros. The criminal mainly targeted sets of tires.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The police investigation in Bergheim began in November 2024 after break-ins in underground car parks and the theft of car tires and rims. By December, detectives had already identified a possible suspect, a 34-year-old Serbian man. During a check on the A10 motorway on December 28, a suspected accomplice, a 52-year-old compatriot, was caught in a suspicious vehicle with 16 sets of tires and rims, four bicycles, and several stolen construction machines. Officers then observed the 34-year-old and caught him red-handed during a break-in on February 5.
Around 100,000 euros in damage
Officers seized nine more sets of tires during house searches. The 34-year-old has since been remanded in custody.
According to the police, he is accused of a total of 72 thefts in the city of Salzburg as well as in Flachgau and Tennengau. The executive estimates the total damage at around 100,000 euros. Most of the stolen goods that were seized could be returned.
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