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Jewel heist conmen sought by cops

Austrian police are searching for two conmen who allegedly stole bracelets and wristwatches worth several thousands euros from two jewellers in Vienna in the past week.

Published: 30 November 2015 12:37 CET
Jewel heist conmen sought by cops
Photo: Vienna Police

According to a report from Austria's national broadcaster ORF, police have asked that the surveillance images of the two men be published in order to request identification and to locate their whereabouts with help from the public.

The two suspects are believed to be responsible for at least two thefts in the Vienna metropolitan area.  Another potential theft was thwarted by an attentive staff member in one store.

The men work as a team, with one asking to see a valuable piece of jewellery, and the other distracting staff while the first one makes his getaway.

According to police, the two men are known to police in at least six European countries, with an arrest warrant currently outstanding in Germany.

Any member of the public with information about the suspects is asked to call Vienna police on (01)31310 extension 33800.  All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible ‘threat’ to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Viennese police have confirmed they are investigating a possible - and unspecified - threat to the popular shopping centre in the city's 22nd district.

Published: 29 April 2024 17:32 CEST
UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible 'threat' to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Vienna police confirmed they are investigating a non-specified threat to the Donau Zentrum shopping centre, located in the Austrian capital’s 22nd district, a spokesperson told The Local. 

On Monday, pictures of an alleged internal document sent by the shopping centre to tenants circulated on social media and messaging apps. The document stated there was a “threat against the Westfield Donau Zentrum for April 30, 2024”. It stated that the authorities had been working to identify suspects since yesterday.

“The source of the threat is a photo circulating online”, the statement said without giving further details. “If we receive additional information or specifications, we will immediately inform you”, it added.

“There is currently no reason for you as an employee to worry as we are strictly following police guidelines”, the document said. It was signed by a manager of the shopping centre. The Local reached out to Donau Zentrum media representatives, who confirmed a threat against the centre.

“The Center Management of Westfield Donau Zentrum can confirm a threat against the center and is in ongoing communication with the relevant authorities. We are taking the situation seriously. The safety of everyone in the center is our top priority. After coordination with the authorities, the center will be open as usual today”, they said.

The Vienna police confirmed the veracity of the statement and added, “We are aware of the matter and are investigating,” they replied after an inquiry on their official social media channels. The Local reached out to the press office for further clarification but has not yet received a response.

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