Stranger in the Hotel Bed: British Tourists Find Sleeping Unknown Man in Their Vienna Room

Arrest and Initial Findings

The man is 33 years old and a Slovak national. According to police, an arrest warrant and a valid residence ban for Austria were already in place against him. "Gegen den Mann bestand bereits eine Festnahmeanordnung aufgrund eines aufrechten Aufenthaltsverbots in Österreich," the officers explained.

During further investigations, criminal detectives found out, "dass der Verdächtige mehrmals erfolglos versucht haben soll, mit der gestohlenen Kreditkarte im Internet einzukaufen." Police are investigating how the man gained access to the room and how long he had already been staying there.

Charges and Arrest Warrant

The suspect "wurde wegen des Verdachts des Einbruchsdiebstahls, des versuchten betrügerischen Datenverarbeitungsmissbrauchs sowie nach dem Suchtmittel- und Fremdenpolizeigesetz angezeigt." He is currently in police custody.

"Er befindet sich derzeit in Polizeigewahrsam," police confirmed. He is thus detained until a decision is made regarding a possible presentation before a magistrate.

The State Criminal Police Office of Vienna has taken over the further investigations. "Die weiteren Ermittlungen führt das Landeskriminalamt Wien, Außenstelle Süd," it was stated. The question of how the man was able to be in Austria despite the existing residence ban is also part of the ongoing investigation.

Investigations Ongoing

From the information available so far, it appears that the man was able to stay in the hotel room unhindered without staff intervening. The exact circumstances of his access are now the subject of investigation.

The incident raises questions about security in Viennese accommodation establishments. It cannot be ruled out that this is not an isolated case; police are investigating in all directions.

Background: Security in Viennese Hotels

The Favoriten district, in which the hotel is located, is known as a densely populated Viennese district. Comparable incidents in hotels in the city have repeatedly been a topic in security debates in recent years.

The British tourists were uninjured according to police. After being questioned by the officers, they were able to continue their journey. The credit card and the other secured items will be returned to their rightful owners.

The Vienna Police asked persons who can provide information regarding the matter to contact the State Criminal Police Office of Vienna, South Branch.