Brutal robbery in Simmering: perpetrator on the run!

Brutal robbery in Simmering: perpetrator on the run!

This evening, June 3, 2025, the Simmering district of Vienna was rocked by a brutal robbery. At approximately 8:45 p.m., police received reports of an assault in a garage in which one victim suffered minor injuries. According to the initial investigations by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch, the two unknown perpetrators are still on the run. It remains uncertain in which direction they retreated, as an immediate search has so far been unsuccessful.

According to the victim's statements, he was leaving his vehicle when the perpetrators intervened in the most brutal way. First they used pepper spray, which made the situation significantly worse for the victim. This was followed by a physical attack in which the perpetrators beat the victim and stole cash. The victim was able to be taken to hospital after emergency medical care, but the perpetrators had already disappeared from sight. The investigation is in full swing and the police are doing everything they can to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Growing concern about robbery

Such an incident is particularly worrying in a city like Vienna, which is one of the safest places with almost 1.9 million inhabitants. There has already been an increase in robbery crimes in 2021. There were 1,780 cases recorded, an increase of 29 cases compared to 2020. The clearance rate at that time was 52.2 percent. Robberies at gas stations, tobacconists and betting shops in particular pose a risk for employees and customers.

Police safety tips recommend keeping a close eye on your surroundings before entering or leaving a store. In addition, checkout areas should be designed so that monetary transactions cannot be seen by passers-by. It is advisable to regularly bring large amounts of cash to a safe place and to use alarm systems and video surveillance systems. These measures can eliminate the risk of future attacks.

In the event of an attack, safety and compliance with the perpetrator's instructions have top priority. The police recommend discreetly pressing an emergency button to trigger a silent alarm. In the event of an attack, it is important to remember the characteristics of the perpetrator and any escape vehicles.

The public is currently asked to exercise caution and to inform the police immediately if they see anything suspicious. The investigation into the attack in Simmering is continuing and the authorities are in close contact with those affected to clarify further details. The Vienna police are doing everything they can to catch the perpetrators quickly and maintain security in the city.

For regularly updated information on security issues and what to do during robberies, it is worth taking a look at the [Police Vienna](https://www.polizei.gv.at/wien/start.aspx/presse/ktn/stmk/tirol/vbg/publikationen/beruf/presse/themen/buergerser vice/fuehrerschein/buergerservice/ Waffen/start.aspx?nwid=36486D5878654B693276383D&ctrl=3734335266674D385951343D&nwo=7) as well as current reports at Vienna.at and Heute.