Police seek three suspects in Vienna watch and jewellery theft

Police have released images of three men suspected of stealing watches and jewellery worth large sums from rented storage units in Vienna’s Ottakring district, ORF reported. The theft caused more than 400,000 euros in damage, police said.

The men are suspected of breaking into at least two units on Wattgasse between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on July 12. Police released the images on Sunday at the request of the public prosecutor’s office.

The Vienna State Criminal Police Office is investigating. The images came from the storage provider’s surveillance system. Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact the office’s West branch on 01-31310-25600. Tips can be submitted anonymously.