Carinthian Police Search for Unknown Suspect After Gun Shop Thefts

The Offences in Feistritz an der Drau and Lendorf

The investigations are being led by the Carinthian police. In the course of the investigation, image material was obtained that is said to show the unknown man. On the basis of these recordings, the search was made public. Exactly when the suspect entered the shops and how he was able to take the goods is not known in detail so far.

The police are addressing a clear appeal to the public. "Täterhinweise bitte an die Polizeiinspektion Möllbrücke 059133 2229 sowie an jede weitere Polizeiinspektion", the Carinthian police statement reads. Witnesses can also contact the authorities electronically.

Tips to the Möllbrücke Police Station

The incident is part of a series of thefts from specialist shops in Carinthia. Gun shops carry items such as telescopic sights and binoculars intended for hunters, sport shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts. Such equipment has a not insignificant market value and is occasionally targeted by thieves.

According to their own information, the investigators are examining whether there is a connection between the two offences in Feistritz an der Drau and in Lendorf. Both locations lie in the upper Drau Valley and in the district of Spittal an der Drau, respectively. According to the police, the spatial proximity of the crime scenes supports the suspicion that the same offender may be involved.

Course of the Search and Open Questions

The Möllbrücke police station is handling the central processing of tips from the public. The station can be reached around the clock for tips from the public at the telephone number 059133 2229. Any other police station in Carinthia will also take information on the case, as expressly stated in the release.

According to police, relevant tips can be submitted both by phone and in person at the stations. The investigators are particularly asking for information on the identity of the man pictured, his whereabouts, or possible contact persons. Perceptions in the vicinity of the crime scenes could also be relevant to the investigations.

The authorities have not yet provided more detailed information on the exact value of the stolen items or on possible damage to the shop premises. It is also still unclear whether the suspect acted alone or with accomplices. The Carinthian police announce that the investigations will be continued and that further information will be published if necessary.