Two arrests after brutal robbery in Vienna!

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Two suspects arrested after robbery in Margareten: 25-year-old man attacked, perpetrator escaped with valuables.

Zwei Verdächtige nach Raubüberfall in Margareten festgenommen: 25-jähriger Mann angegriffen, Täter entkamen mit Wertgegenständen.
Two suspects arrested after robbery in Margareten: 25-year-old man attacked, perpetrator escaped with valuables.

Two arrests after brutal robbery in Vienna!

There was an attack on Gumpendorfer Strasse in Vienna on the afternoon of October 28, 2025, which ended abruptly and violently for the 25-year-old man who was there. Loud Police News He was beaten and strangled by several unknown perpetrators who asked for cigarettes. The aim was to snatch his shoulder bag. However, the attacker fought back bravely and used pepper spray, which did not stop the attackers from ultimately stealing his cell phone, cash and even personal medication.

The police, who carried out a special patrol from the Margareten city police command, were able to arrest two suspects, 20 and 30 years old, in the forecourt of the subway station. Although they identified themselves, they refused emergency services. During the identity check, one of the stolen medications was recovered, while the cash and cell phone were still missing. Unfortunately, the search for other perpetrators was unsuccessful. The two suspects were temporarily arrested and are now standing trial for robbery. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Central branch, is leading the investigation.

Current developments in crime statistics

Bundeskriminalamt informiert, werden seit 2001 alle angezeigten Fälle elektronisch erfasst und die PKS dient der strategischen Planung kriminalpolizeilicher Maßnahmen. Das Dunkelfeld der Kriminalität und die Ergebnisse von Gerichtsverfahren werden allerdings nicht abgebildet.

The residents of Vienna are often concerned about the increase in such violent crimes. Factors such as the reporting behavior of the population and the intensity of police controls play an important role in the evaluation of these statistics. The better the police are informed about the current situation, the more effectively measures can be taken to combat crime.

Invitation to pay attention

While our everyday life often depends on convenient things like ordering pizza Domino's is characterized - where you sit together with friends over a relaxed meal - you should still never keep your eyes open, especially in a lively city like Vienna. The possibility of increasing our own safety through vigilant attention should always remain in the back of our minds. In times when robberies are constantly being reported, it is important not only to see the bright side of life, but also to pay attention to what is happening around us.