Three Teenagers from the Baden District Allegedly Set Fire to a Car and Waste Sorting Islands in Möllersdorf

Course of Events and Time of Offense

In the course of intensive investigations by officers of the Traiskirchen police station, a total of three teenagers aged 14, 15, and 16 from the Baden district were identified as suspects. The trio is suspected of having set fire to a waste sorting island, a wheelie bin, and a parked car.

One teenager contacted the police via emergency call and stated that he had set fires. This emergency call led the investigators to the trio. The total damage amount is the subject of the ongoing investigations.

Investigations and the Prohibition Act

The owner of the burnt-out Audi reacted on Facebook with clear words: "Wir hatten extrem großes Glück." He vented his frustration over the nighttime arson. The car was completely burnt out by the fire.

The police clearly classified the acts as criminal offenses. "Das ist nicht nur ein Streich oder 'Jugendsinnlosigkeit' – das ist kriminell und lebensgefährlich," it was stated by the Lower Austrian State Police Directorate. With this, the investigators pointed to the considerable danger posed by the fires to people and the environment.

Furthermore, among other things, a streetlight, facades, and vehicles were damaged by scratching paint or knocking over motorcycles, confirmed the Lower Austrian State Police Directorate. Adjacent facades also showed damage.

Criminal Law Consequences

Investigations are now proceeding in several directions: In addition to property damage and arson, investigations are also being conducted under the Prohibition Act because of the swastika. Investigations are also being conducted under the Prohibition Act because a swastika was carved into one of the vehicles. The authorities are also examining possible further offenses by the suspects.

Police emphasized that the case clearly illustrates the dangers of nighttime arson by teenagers. The minors involved must now answer for their actions under criminal law. Possible consequences, such as diversionary measures or prosecution, will be decided by the responsible youth prosecution authorities.

In addition to the burnt-out Audi, initial findings indicate that significant property damage was also caused to a streetlight. The exact amount of damage is the subject of the ongoing investigations, as police announced. The question of whether insurance companies will cover the damage also remains open.