Package thief in Wörgl: Subcontractor falsifies signatures and steals!

Österreicher stiehlt in Wörgl zig Pakete mit gefälschter Unterschrift. Entwendete Elektronik und Ermittlungen laufen.
Austrian steals umpteen packages with a fake signature in Wörgl. Headed electronics and investigations run. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Package thief in Wörgl: Subcontractor falsifies signatures and steals!

Wörgl, Österreich - On May 27, 2025, Kufstein in Tyrol, district in Tyrol, occurred: a 27-year-old Austrian who works as a subcontractor for a transport company is accused of stealing about 100 to 150 packages. The packages, the total value of which moves in the middle four -digit range, come from an electric market in the region.

The accused obviously had the insufficient control mechanisms in terms of delivery. He was caught how he used a fake signature to confirm a non -delivery. This made it possible for him to steal the packages contrary to the legal requirements, reports 5min.at .

arrest and consolidation

The investigation led to his arrest on May 28, 2025 at 1:50 p.m. at the Vienna-Schwechat Airport. A total of 21 electrical devices were ensured when arrested, including a smartphone that could already be assigned to one of the victims concerned. The exact scope of the stolen packages and the damage caused are currently still the subject of further investigations.

legally applies to the accused's presumption of innocence, while the authorities carefully examine the allegations against him.

reactions and tips for those affected

In view of such incidents, it is important for customers to know how to defend themselves against unreliable package messengers. According to chip.de , consumers should take several steps for damaged packages or fake.
  • Put a criminal complaint online.
  • contact the dealer and inform about the procedure.
  • Document pictures of the damage and provide them with the dealer.
  • notify the shipping company to ensure that similar incidents will be avoided in the future.

In addition, it is advisable to make reports to consumer advice centers and the Federal Network Agency in order to act against such grievances across the board. These measures are crucial to ensure that unreliable deliverers are held accountable for their actions and to maintain trust in parcel service providers.

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