Attempted bank robbery in Völkendorf: perpetrator on the run

Attempted bank robbery in Völkendorf: perpetrator on the run

in the Völkendorf district of Villach, an attempted bank robbery occurred late Friday morning. A man entered the branch at 11:21 a.m. and placed a note with a bomb threat to the switch without a word. Strangely, the perpetrator decided to leave the bank again shortly later without prey. The causes of this are currently unclear, but a first reaction of the bank employees seems to have taken the courage. This led to an immediately initiated alarm search in and around Villach.

The spokesman for the state police, Werner Pucher, confirmed that the alarm report was triggered around noon, but the search has so far been unsuccessful. "After the bank employees had not really reacted to it, the unknown person left the bank again without prey. To date, an immediately initiated alarm search has been negative, so the perpetrator is currently on the run," reported Pucher.

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The police immediately mobilized various units, including the Villach city police, the special commando Cobra and the fast intervention group. These measures show the urgency and seriousness with which the police react to this situation. Descriptions of the fleeting perpetrator provide evidence of his appearance: he was of a smaller stature and wore a black ski mask to cover his face. Furthermore, he was dressed in a gray sweater from the "Jack & Jones" brand, a black jacket, blue pants and gray shoes.

At the time of reporting, the situation remains tense because the perpetrator is still fleeting and his identity is not known. The police ask the population for help. Notes about suspicious people or activities are urgently needed to find the male suspect as quickly as possible.

The events in Völkendorf raise questions regarding the security measures at banks, especially with regard to potential threats from criminal activities. Fortunately, while the incident remained without injuries, the panic that can trigger such a situation should not be underestimated. The police have already announced that the security measures in the region increase and keep the population up to date. The development of the situation therefore remains exciting and is to be followed with great attention. For further information, reference is made to current reports, as well as kaernten.orf reported.