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Austrian police seek owners of 170 pairs of stolen shoes

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Austrian police seized 170 pairs of women's shoes during a house search, believed to be stolen by a 56-year-old man.
  • The police are seeking the rightful owners of the shoes and have released photos, primarily of sneakers.
  • The suspect, who has a prior record for similar offenses, has reportedly refused to provide a statement.

Austrian police are appealing for the public's help to identify the owners of 170 pairs of women's shoes confiscated during a raid. The shoes, ranging from sneakers to heels in various sizes, were discovered in the home of a 56-year-old man in the Berndorf district, south of Vienna.

Authorities suspect the man is responsible for stealing a significant number of the shoes from the doors of residences in the area. Police spokesperson confirmed the suspect has a criminal record for similar offenses. He has since been transferred to prison and, according to police, has refused to give a statement regarding the seized footwear.

The police have released photographs, mainly featuring sneakers, in an effort to reunite the shoes with their owners. While some individuals have already come forward to claim their footwear, the investigation continues to identify the remaining owners.

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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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