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Suspect arrested following robbery at Vienna Dorotheum branch
The police have arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of having broken into a Dorotheum branch in Vienna-Währing. A DNA trace led to the known suspect.
The Vienna police have arrested a suspect who broke into a Dorotheum location in Vienna-Währing last week. The armed robbery triggered a significant police operation that also included special units. However, details regarding the arrest have not been released so far.
According to police, the arrested individual is a 36-year-old man with a prior record. Media reports suggest he may also have connections to the drug scene. Investigators have already begun interviewing the suspect to gather more information about the incident.
The arrest was only confirmed on Monday, following the major police operation on Thursday when the robbery occurred. After securing DNA traces that pointed to him, officers tracked down the suspect in the aftermath of the crime.
Numerous media outlets reported on the arrest, which was communicated by a police spokesperson. She confirmed, upon request, a report about the incident that was published in the "Kronen Zeitung." However, details regarding the police's procedures remain unclear.
Investigations into the robbery are still ongoing, and the police are exploring further possible connections of the arrested man to other offenses. The exact motivation for the robbery and any potential accomplices are also subjects of the ongoing investigation.