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Brutal robbery in Simmering: Perpetrators flee after being attacked with pepper spray!
Brutal robbery in Vienna-Simmering: Unknown perpetrators attack a man in the garage and flee with cash. Injuries minor. Investigations are ongoing.
Brutal robbery in Simmering: Perpetrators flee after being attacked with pepper spray!
A brutal robbery caused horror in a garage in Vienna-Simmering on Monday evening, June 2, 2025. According to information from 5min.at The victim, a man, was attacked by two unknown perpetrators immediately after leaving his vehicle. They used pepper spray, which made the attack particularly treacherous.
The two perpetrators beat the victim and stole cash. The man suffered minor injuries in the attack and had to be taken to hospital after emergency medical treatment by the emergency services. Despite immediately initiated searches, the perpetrators have so far fled, making the investigations by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office (LKA) considerably more difficult.
The investigation is ongoing
How today.at According to reports, the security forces have already collected a large number of clues, but so far these have not led to the arrest of the perpetrators. The manhunt, which was launched that evening, turned out negatively and investigators are calling on the public to be vigilant.
Vienna is known to be one of the safest cities in Europe, but recent developments in crime statistics show that domestic security cannot be taken for granted. A comparison of robbery crimes from previous years shows an increase in 2021, with a total of 1,780 cases, an increase of 29 compared to 2020. Despite these numbers, the clearance rate remains relatively stable and is 52.2 percent in 2021, as reported Austrian police reported.
Safety tips for citizens
In the face of such attacks, it is advisable to act preventively. The police recommend that you pay particular attention when entering and leaving buildings and, if necessary, check your surroundings. These measures can help prevent robberies or at least increase security. The recommended behavior also includes following the perpetrator's instructions in the event of an attack and, if in doubt, calling for help immediately.
In a metropolis like Vienna with almost 1.9 million inhabitants, the protection of all citizens is a central concern. The current incidents show that caution is always advised and prevention can be the key to greater safety.