Approach in Vienna: Unknowns light the motorcycle and car!

In Brigittenau, the police are investigating an arson on motorcycle and car. Witnesses wanted for information on the suspect.
In Brigittenau, the police are investigating an arson on motorcycle and car. Witnesses wanted for information on the suspect. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Approach in Vienna: Unknowns light the motorcycle and car!

Brigittenau, Österreich - in Vienna caused a fire on Friday evening when an unknown man set a motorcycle on fire, which led directly to another fire on a parked car. The Viennese police are investigating the arson and asking the population for help, because the pyromanical incident happened at around 9:15 p.m. The suspect, which is supposed to have broken up to flee, is described as slim and wore a black baseball cap, light trousers and a light t-shirt, combined with a black vest, black shoes and a shoulder bag. The description can be found in the report of Today.at .

The fire broke out after the suspect had handled the motorcycle. An attentive witness noticed the flames and immediately called the emergency services. The Vienna professional fire brigade was able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent further spread. However, both vehicles were already in full fire at this point. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office leads the investigation and is looking for other witnesses who can provide relevant information. If you have seen something, you should contact 01-31310-33800-this is also possible.

fire investment group under the magnifying glass

In this context, it should be mentioned that the fire investment group of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office has been working on professionalism in investigations since its foundation in 2014, in particular in the event of a deliberate fire. This specialized unit now comprises 19 civil servants who are equipped with the latest technology and protective equipment. She has been working on 216 deaths in connection with fires or explosions in the past ten years. The State Police President Dr. Gerhard Pürstl recently paid tribute to the excellent work of this group, which among other things also works closely with other investigations in complex cases such as murder or insurance fraud, such as There is also special attention to important occasions such as New Year's Eve and Halloween, where pyrotechnics are often used, which brings additional challenges for fire investigators. The good cooperation with partner organizations such as the Viennese fire brigade and other emergency services institutions is essential.

Since in the case of the fig on the motorcycle and the car there is an urgent need for clarification, it remains to be seen how quickly the investigators can find the arsonist. Until then, the residents and passers -by in Vienna have been called to be attentive and, if in doubt, act immediately in order to avoid future incidents of this kind.

For more information on fire investigation and information, interested parties can also look at ORF Vienna

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