Robbery in Vienna: Two arrests after armed threats

Robbery in Vienna: Two arrests after armed threats

In a worrying incident in Vienna, two young men threatened a 20-year-old victim with a firearm on November 3, 2024. They stole the mobile phone, the wallet and a significant sum of 1,500 euros in cash. The police reports confirm that the perpetrators, an 18-year-old from Syria and a 19-year-old man of unknown origin, tried again only a few days later to blackmail their victim.

on November 7, 2024, just a few days after the first incident, the victim agreed with the perpetrators a meeting point at a petrol station in the 20th district. This time the men demanded an even greater amount of money. The 20-year-old took the opportunity to turn on the police and create a plan to arrest the suspects.

successful arrest by the police

The police took action at the stipulated meeting point when the two men arrived and they were arrested immediately. When the people were searched, the officials discovered a weapon that is suspected as a murder weapon. In addition, the police officers found the stolen mobile phone in the car of the suspect and the victim's ID cards, which made the investigation easier.

The suspects were then reported for robbery and attempted robbery by the Vienna public prosecutor and brought to a prison. This case highlights the increasing violence in urban space and the dangers of criminal activities, which have recently been observed in Vienna. For further details on the incident and the legal steps that are now followed, you can