Drunk robbers fail: bank robberies in Vienna fail!

Drunk robbers fail: bank robberies in Vienna fail!

There were two failed robberies in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus on Wednesday morning, which caused excitement in the neighborhood. Loud W24 The perpetrators obviously did not adhere to the golden rule of a successful attack: they returned empty-handed.

A robbery at a bank on Hütteldorfer Strasse was launched around 9:00 a.m. Two of the four suspected accomplices stood at the door while the other two stormed into the bank premises with a fake-looking toy gun. The surprising finding was that the robbers didn't even speak to the cashier and left the bank without any money. Only a short time later, the two who were in the bank with the gun tried to carry out another robbery in the neighboring tobacconist. However, here too they were denied success because the tobacconist only answered their demand for money with a clear “no”.

Arrests and investigations

The two arrested suspects, a 40-year-old and a 43-year-old, are Austrian citizens and both had an alcohol level of over two per thousand. During the arrest, police found a toy revolver on the suspects, questioning the seriousness of their intentions, reports Today. While these two are in police custody, two of their accomplices are still on the run. The interrogation of those already arrested had not yet taken place at the time of the report.

Regarding the security situation in Vienna, it can be said that a total of around 528,000 crimes were reported in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016. Around a third of the crimes, around 186,000, occur in the federal capital. The importance of the police in Vienna remains relevant, as around 77% of the population has trust in the security forces, according to data from the Statista show.

Crime statistics

While the two failed robberies caused a stir, they also cast a shadow over the current increasing awareness of crime in the city. In 2023, around 85,400 thefts were recorded in Vienna; a value that is hard to ignore. In addition, the public perception of crime is strongly influenced by the discussion about immigration and its supposed impact on security. According to recent surveys, 70% of Austrians believe that immigrants are making the city's crime problems worse.

Overall, the developments of the last few days are an issue that concerns the Viennese population and leads to discussions about security and police presence. The investigations by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office are continuing, and the hope remains that the fugitive perpetrators can soon be found and held accountable.