Austrian police arrest 56-year-old man who stole 170 pairs of women's shoes

Austrian police arrested a 56-year-old man who had stolen 170 pairs of women's shoes over several years. German newspaper Bild reported that the man collected foreign footwear like trophies. Police are now searching for the shoes' legitimate owners.

Austrian police arrested a 56-year-old man who had stolen a total of 170 pairs of women's shoes over the years. German newspaper Bild reported on the case in which the thief acted like a collector – he acquired foreign shoes as trophies rather than for resale.

Police began searching for the shoes' legitimate owners, as they are dealing with a large volume of evidence whose origin needs to be established. The case has attracted widespread attention in Austria due to its extraordinary scale.

Similar incidents, where thefts are motivated by psychological reasons rather than material gain, are often complex for law enforcement. The man's exact motives and the further course of the case have not yet been disclosed.