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Manhunt After Robbery at Store in Vienna-Brigittenau

Fahndung nach einem Überfall.
Fahndung nach einem Überfall. ©FOTOKERSCHI.AT/WERNER KERSCHBAUM (Symbolbild)
On Saturday morning, a robbery occurred in a store in Vienna-Brigittenau.

A so far unknown man initially engaged the employee present in the store in a supposed sales conversation before suddenly pushing her behind the counter and demanding the release of all cash from the register.

Employee Attacked During Store Robbery

When the 41-year-old refused, the perpetrator allegedly physically attacked and strangled her. After she managed to free herself from the grip, the man took a pair of gloves lying on the counter and fled the store in an unknown direction. The 41-year-old was physically unharmed and immediately called the police emergency number. The initiated search measures were unsuccessful. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center/East branch, has taken over the investigation. Relevant information can be provided anonymously at the phone number 01 31310 62 800 or at any police station.

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