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Ferlach Home Ransacked and Safe Stolen as Wörgl Attempt Is Foiled by Dog

Police say both cases remain under investigation.

Overview

  • In Ferlach on Sunday evening, thieves forced a terrace door, searched the house and ripped an anchored safe from its fittings.
  • Investigators believe the stolen safe likely held jewelry and documents, with total damage estimated in the low five‑figure euros.
  • In Wörgl around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, an intruder tried to pry open a 53-year-old resident's apartment door, causing minor damage.
  • The suspect in Wörgl fled after the resident's dog started barking, and police noted the building entrance was likely left unlocked.
  • Authorities note a seasonal rise in break-ins in Carinthia during the darker autumn months.