Alarming theft series in Tyrol: 33 newspaper coffers disappeared!

Alarming theft series in Tyrol: 33 newspaper coffers disappeared!

Kufstein, Österreich - In Tyrol, the crime rate has increased noticeably in the past few days. Between May 29 and June 1, 2025, a total of 33 newspaper coffers were stolen in several municipalities such as Angath, Angerberg, Bad Häring, Ellmau, Kirchbichl, Kufstein, Schwoich and Söll. The damage caused amounts to a medium three-digit euro amount, such as MeinDzirk.at . In addition, thieves stole about 2 tons of copper cables from a company premises in Innsbruck between May 30 and June 2, which caused a medium five -digit damage.

Not only the newspaper coffers and copper cables were in the sights of the perpetrators. In Schwaz, too, the night of June 2 was rabid when unknown people searched several unexpected cars. They captured cash in the middle three -digit euro range. Another annoying event was a robbery in Innsbruck on June 2 at 6:40 p.m. A 36-year-old Syrian citizen snatched his handbag from a 33-year-old Austrian and got out of dust with cash and a cell phone. The search for the perpetrator has so far been unsuccessful.

The copper thefts and their backgrounds

Especially brazen: The copper cables that were stolen in Innsbruck are in great demand. Fotokerschi has already reported similar incidents in the past. In the period from May 16 to June 13, 2023, 496 meters of copper cables were stolen in a motorway construction site in St. Pankraz. The perpetrators, two men, used a van to roll out the cables, cut them through and then load them. After their arrest, the theft was clarified and the men were brought to the Garsten prison.

The constant increase in such thefts shows that crime in different forms unfortunately remains an issue. Around 5.63 million crimes were recorded in Germany in 2022, including 1.78 million thefts. Statista informs that there is an increasing trend in the theft crescent, with particularly frequent cases such as charging and thefts from and the thiefs Motor vehicles.

The Wörgl police inspection has already taken clear measures and asks the population for help. Suspicious perceptions are to be reported on 059133 7221. The residents are called to be vigilant and keep an eye on their surroundings - maybe someone has an important note that contributes to making the perpetrators down.