VIENNA — Two suspects known to police face charges of burglary and attempted break-ins after a witness spotted them fleeing a damaged tailor shop in Vienna’s Meidling neighborhood.

The pair shattered the storefront window at a business on Hetzendorfer Straße late Thursday, according to a police statement released Friday. They climbed inside, but a nearby resident alerted officers right away. Patrols caught up with the duo blocks away and took them into temporary custody.

The younger suspect, a 15-year-old, cut his hand during the break-in. Bloodied but stubborn, he refused treatment from arriving emergency medics. Officers spotted fresh damage at two other nearby stores—smashed doors and windows signaling more trouble.

In a courtyard close to the scenes, police recovered several pieces of clothing believed stolen from the tailor shop. They also found an emergency hammer, the tool the suspects allegedly used to smash their way in. Both individuals hold Romanian nationality, police said.

The Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered reports against the pair on suspicion of multiple attempted burglaries. The 15-year-old will face youth court proceedings, while the 18-year-old faces adult charges. Investigators continue to probe links to the other damaged properties.

Hetzendorfer Straße runs through a busy residential and commercial stretch in Meidling, the 12th district. Local business owners expressed relief at the quick arrests but worry about rising break-ins. One shopkeeper, who asked not to be named, said similar incidents have hit the area in recent months.

Police did not disclose what, if anything, the suspects stole beyond the recovered clothing. No injuries were reported among store owners or staff, as the burglary occurred after closing hours. The tailor’s shop sustained significant window damage, with cleanup expected to delay Friday openings.

Authorities praised the witness for the prompt call, which prevented further escapes. The emergency hammer, often carried in cars for breaking windows in accidents, has become a common tool in Vienna burglaries, officers noted in the release.