Bank robbery in Meidling: perpetrator caught, motives remain unclear!

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On December 12, 2024, a masked perpetrator robbed a bank in Vienna and escaped with 5,000 euros. The police quickly investigated.

Am 12. Dezember 2024 überfiel ein maskierter Täter in Wien eine Bank und entkam mit 5.000 Euro. Die Polizei ermittelte schnell.
On December 12, 2024, a masked perpetrator robbed a bank in Vienna and escaped with 5,000 euros. The police quickly investigated.

Bank robbery in Meidling: perpetrator caught, motives remain unclear!

In a dramatic incident on Wednesday, a masked man with a gun entered a bank branch on Meidlinger Hauptstrasse and demanded the employees hand over cash. The perpetrator, who was masked with sunglasses, a scarf and a cap, left the bank with 5,000 euros. This reports Today.at.

The search measures initiated immediately were initially unsuccessful. But the detectives didn't let up and were able to temporarily arrest the 31-year-old Austrian at his home address just a few hours later. During the arrest, not only the murder weapon was seized, but also the clothing the man wore during the attack. When questioned, he confessed to the crime, but his motives remain unclear for the time being. Loud wien.ORF.at The investigation was quickly moved forward to clarify further details.

The police are following all leads to identify possible accomplices or additional background to this attack. It remains to be seen what additional information will come to light through the ongoing investigation.