Brutal Robbery of 77-Year-Old in Vienna-Penzing: Perpetrator on the Run

The perpetrator in Vienna-Penzing tore a gold chain from the neck of the elderly lady lying on the ground and stole all the cash - according to police spokeswoman Anna Gutt, about 250 euros - from her wallet. The victim suffered a laceration on her forehead as well as abrasions. The 77-year-old had previously been shopping and at the bank. The suspect might have observed her there and subsequently followed her to the apartment in the multi-party building near the Penzing cemetery, Gutt told the APA.
When the victim's son, who was alerted by the screams and lived in the neighboring apartment, stepped into the stairwell, he was able to see his injured mother and the alleged perpetrator just about to flee.

77-Year-Old in Vienna-Penzing Taken to Hospital

He pursued him out of the multi-party building onto the street and called emergency services. An immediate search by officers of the city police command Fünfhaus was unsuccessful. The 77-year-old was given emergency medical care by a rescue service and taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, West Branch, has taken over the investigation.

(APA/Red)

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