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Shoplifter at Handelskai: branch manager attacked and arrested!
An 18-year-old man from Russia was arrested on November 13th, 2025 in Vienna-Brigittenau while shoplifting after attacking the branch manager.
Shoplifter at Handelskai: branch manager attacked and arrested!
On Wednesday evening, November 13, 2025, an incident occurred in a grocery store on the Handelskai in Vienna-Brigittenau, which quickly escalated into a dangerous incident. An 18-year-old man from the Russian Federation was accused of shoplifting after he stuffed several items in his bag and left the store without paying. Market security staff noticed the theft and asked the suspect to stop.
The 18-year-old then tried to escape and in the process attacked the branch manager. As 5min reports, the quick intervention of security personnel and the police did not pose any danger to anyone else present. The police were immediately alerted and arrived at the scene just a few minutes after the incident. The suspect, who denied the theft, was arrested and is now in police custody.
Weapon discovery and legal consequences
When searching the man, the officers found a switchblade, which was confiscated. As a result, a provisional weapons ban was issued against him. Details of the incident show that the 18-year-old used acute violence during the argument with the branch manager, which further escalated the situation.
Overall, this incident highlights the challenges retailers and security guards face when it comes to shoplifting and maintaining security. This is also highlighted by another recent discussion about safety in stores that is being covered in various media outlets.
A podcast announced for the same day, which was presented on the iheart platform, under the title “Shell Game” highlights modern challenges in the economy, often in connection with new technologies and their influence on society. Even if this is not directly related to the incident in Vienna, it reflects that challenges in the economy can come in a variety of forms - be it through crime or technological changes.
The investigation into this case has not yet been completed, and it remains to be seen what legal consequences the 18-year-old will suffer for his attempted shoplifting and the associated attacks. However, the investigation by the authorities shows the importance of quick action and cooperation between security forces and the police.