Unknown man harasses children in Vienna’s Neubau – police alerted!

Unknown man harasses children in Vienna’s Neubau – police alerted!

In a disturbing incident in Vienna-Neubau, an unknown man repeatedly approached elementary school children and tried to force them away. Between February 8th and 13th, a total of three cases were reported in the area of ​​Mondscheingasse, Siebensterngasse (at the playground) and Burggasse (near the Volkstheater). According to the police, when the man grabbed their arms and asked them to come with him, the children were fortunately not kidnapped. They could break away or flee, as they wished exxpress.at reported.

In response to these incidents, the Vienna police have increased their presence around schools and playgrounds to ensure the safety of children. An increased patrol presence has been set up and there is close communication with the schools in the area concerned. Police encourage the public to submit any relevant tips to any police station. It was also reported that an analysis of the incidents is being carried out to identify the perpetrator and prevent further dangers to children, such as wien.orf.at additionally communicated.