Camera Robbery Attempt in Vienna-Favoriten Ended with Arrest

A robber attempted to take a valuable DSLR camera from a 46-year-old amateur photographer in Vienna-Favoriten on Saturday afternoon. According to police spokeswoman Anna Gutt, it remained an attempt and ended with the arrest of the 37-year-old suspect because the victim put up a strong resistance. The victim was slightly injured, and the 8,000 Euro camera fell to the ground multiple times during the altercation and was severely damaged.

Vienna-Favoriten: 8,000 Euro Camera Severely Damaged

According to Gutt, the amateur photographer was walking on Triester Straße when he was approached by the Senegalese national, who was unknown to him. Suddenly, the 37-year-old grabbed the camera, which the owner had hung around his neck on a strap, and tried to snatch it away. The 46-year-old resisted and fell to the ground. The robber snatched the device and fled. The 46-year-old got up and gave chase.

He caught up with the 37-year-old, overpowered him, and held him until the police arrived and arrested the perpetrator. He was charged with attempted robbery and taken to a detention center. The 46-year-old went to a hospital on his own to have his injuries checked.

(APA/Red)

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