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Tobacco shop robbery in Graz: Unknown escapes despite courageous resistance!
On September 9, 2025, a masked man tried to rob a tobacconist in Graz. The tobacconist remained uninjured and the perpetrator fled. Advice requested.
Tobacco shop robbery in Graz: Unknown escapes despite courageous resistance!
Today, September 9, 2025, an attempted robbery occurred at around 3:45 p.m. in a tobacconist's shop on Münzgrabenstrasse, in the Jakomini district of Graz. A previously unknown perpetrator threatened the tobacconist with a weapon and demanded cash. The incident caused a stir in the neighborhood and led to an immediate search by the police.
The tobacconist, who showed a cool head in the situation, assumed that the gun might not be real. In a brave attempt to subdue the perpetrator, he charged towards him. Despite this brave response, the perpetrator managed to escape without any loot. He continued his escape south towards Hafnerriegel, while the tobacconist remained unharmed.
Manhunt and search for witnesses
The police launched an extensive manhunt involving several patrol cars and a police helicopter. Despite the intensive search, the perpetrator remained unrecognized and could not be caught. The police are asking the public for information that could help solve the case. Information can be reported via the Styrian State Criminal Police Office's journal service on 059133/60 3333.
The perpetrator was described as male and was wearing a mouth and nose mask and a NY Yankee peaked cap. The circumstances of the incident raise questions, particularly regarding safety in public spaces. In the recent past there have been repeated reports of attempted robberies and other incidents of violent crime in Graz and the surrounding area.
Violent crime in the region
The current incident is part of a worrying development in the region. According to statistics from the Styrian Violence Protection Center, a total of 489 cases of entry and approach bans were recorded in Graz in 2024, which indicates an increasing problem in the area of violent crime. These statistics are particularly relevant as they highlight the threat to society and the challenges in combating crime.
The police and the city of Graz are committed to ensuring the safety of citizens. However, current events show that constant vigilance and preventive measures are necessary to prevent such crimes and promote community safety.
The events of this afternoon are an urgent appeal to everyone to be vigilant and to inform the police immediately if they see anything suspicious. Only together can we succeed in improving security in the city's districts and strengthening the population's sense of security.