Street Robber Targeted Gold Jewelry in Vienna-Simmering

According to police reports, a 32-year-old woman had her jewelry violently snatched from her in Gattergasse in Vienna-Simmering around 2:45 PM. The perpetrator initially fled on foot but then boarded a public bus. The victim immediately notified the authorities.

When the bus was stopped shortly thereafter by the officers, the man used an open door at the rear to escape. The police pursued him and found him a little later hiding in a construction container. The suspect was temporarily arrested.

Street Robber Strikes in Vienna-Simmering

During the search of the 24-year-old Croatian national, the police not only secured the stolen gold chain but also other jewelry – including necklaces, pendants, and a ring. Investigators suspect these items are stolen goods.

A connection to another robbery on the same day has already been established: In the nearby Antonie-Alt-Gasse, an 87-year-old woman also had her jewelry violently torn from her neck around 10:30 AM. The victim fell and sustained several injuries. The woman is currently in the hospital. Part of the recovered jewelry has already been linked to this incident.

24-Year-Old Arrested

Whether the 24-year-old is also responsible for the robbery of the 87-year-old is the subject of ongoing investigations. The man was charged with suspicion of robbery and transferred to a correctional facility.

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