Messer robbery in Vienna: 14-year-old from teen gang robbed!

Messer robbery in Vienna: 14-year-old from teen gang robbed!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna there was a serious attack in the express track, which stirs up concern about increasing violence among young people. A 14-year-old was attacked by a group of five young people when he was traveling in the S-Bahn. The attackers demanded money and beat him when he refused to give them something. To get to the Victim ATM card, they threatened him with a knife and asked for the PIN code. After the crime, the group fled to the Wiener Westbahnhof when entering and later picked up cash from the young person's account, so that the perpetrators robbed not only the physical integrity of the boy, but also his finances. The police have already published surveillance pictures and asks for information from the population. People who have information can report directly to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office (telephone number: 01-31310-33800). The presumption of innocence applies to the youngsters shown.

statistics show an alarming increase in youth crime in the capital. In the first quarter of 2025, 32 robberies were already registered by young people in public transport - an increase of 18 percent compared to the previous year. The Viennese lines and ÖBB are responding to these developments with measures to increase security, including increased video surveillance, uniformed stripes and prevention campaigns. Schools also offer workshops on civil courage and violence prevention to prepare students for such situations.

Background for youth crime in Vienna

The incidents are part of a major problem that affects the city. According to an investigation by the police, a group of 13 perpetrators was researched, which is responsible for several robberies in Vienna-Donaustadt and Vienna-Floridsdorf. This gang, consisting of a girl and twelve boys between the ages of 14 and 18, committed nine raids between November and December 2017. EXTREMENT OF EXTERNAY INTERNATION OF EVERYTHING, with at least one victim suffered serious injuries and had to be taken to the hospital.

The perpetrators were against victims of different ages and were targeting cell phones, money, backpacks and shoes. The raids usually took place between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. The motivation of the young people behind these crimes is often suspected in money procurement and boredom. Many stolen objects could be secured and partially returned to the victims. Eight suspects were brought to the Josefstadt judicial institution, which shows that the police are seriously against this form of youth crime.

These incidents not only lead to a light on the challenges of public security in Vienna, but also call for a total social approach to the prevention of youth crime. Security experts advise vigilance, especially in the evening and encourage passengers to stay close to emergency button or surveillance cameras.