Thieves steal 15 bridge signs in East Tyrol

Thieves removed and stole 15 bridge-name signs along roads in the East Tyrol municipalities of Assling and Leisach, ORF reported, citing police.

The signs were taken from the Pustertaler Höhenstraße and St. Justina road. Police estimate the damage at several tens of thousands of euros.

On St. Justina road, only the sign for Platschbach Bridge was stolen. On the Pustertaler Höhenstraße, signs were taken from 14 bridges, including Bannberg West, Vergein and St. Justina hanging bridges, Platzen Bridge and Bruckenbachl Bridge. Police are asking witnesses to contact officers in Lienz.