Robbery in the dark: 84-year-old dodges pistol and calls police!

Robbery in the dark: 84-year-old dodges pistol and calls police!

A dramatic incident occurred in Klagenfurt when an 84-year-old man experienced a suspected robbery situation at his front door on the evening of February 15, 2025. At 9:35 p.m., the pensioner noticed that the automatic light on his house came on. When he opened the front door, a hooded man stood in front of him, pointing a gun at him and demanding the car keys. But the senior reacted quickly: He slammed the door and immediately called the police emergency number orf.at reported.

The unknown perpetrator was said to be around 1.75 meters tall and dressed in dark clothing, with his face covered with a knitted hat with cut-out slits for eyes. Despite an immediate manhunt involving eight police patrols and special forces, the perpetrator remained unidentified. The investigation is now being continued by the criminal department of the Klagenfurt city police command.

A safety problem in residential buildings

This incident also raises important questions about security in residential communities. In an apartment building where the author of a letter lives, it is mandatory to lock the main entrance door after 10 p.m. This is intended to prevent break-ins, but risks in an emergency are ignored. According to the claim, break-ins often take place during the day, while in an emergency the locked door can endanger escape and rescue ask-a-lawyer.de explained. The author plans to take legal action to change this policy to ensure safety and emergency procedures at his residence.