In connection with a supermarket that burned down in Vienna-Floridsdorf on the night of October 22, the investigations have provided new insights. According to these records, the suspects likely drove into the business with a reported stolen car to knock over and break open an ATM in the foyer. The project has failed. They then set the car on fire to cover up traces – the company burned down in the process.
The spokeswoman for the prosecutor’s office, Nina Bussek, confirmed the latest developments in the front page news on Monday afternoon. The suspects were apparently using a daring and ridiculous method to obtain the banknotes they suspected were in the ATM. One of the two young men, now in custody, likely made relevant statements after his arrest. “Based on the information we have, an investigation into attempted burglary and arson is now underway,” said Bussek.
Suspect in custody
A few hours after the fire, which damaged Jedleseer Straße worth some 100,000 euros, a 21-year-old was first arrested and then taken into custody. The man confessed to setting the car on fire. A few days later, a man of the same age was examined, who is now believed to be an alleged accomplice. As court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn announced, the 21-year-old was also arrested over the weekend over the risk of committing a crime. This must be fully admitted.
A spokeswoman for the prosecutor’s office said a third possible person was involved in the crime. This was initially shown in general. Whether and to what extent he is involved in the spectacular act is the subject of ongoing research. The OM does not currently assume that there are other possible accomplices – based on witness statements, it was initially assumed that there were four occupants in the car that later burned down. “There are currently no further search measures,” said Bussek.
car has been stolen
The car that would be used to break into the ATM was reported stolen on September 27. After the plan failed, the alleged perpetrators allegedly poured gasoline they had previously poured into a jerry can over him and set it on fire after removing the license plates. They are also charged with this from images from a surveillance camera. However, the flames quickly spread to the supermarket.
Source: Krone
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