Necklaces Snatched: Police Seek More Victims After Robbery Series in Vienna

As reported, there were several robberies on the open street in Vienna at the beginning of August. The suspect is said to have specifically targeted necklaces from female passersby in Leopoldstadt, Favoriten, and Simmering, taking them by force. In one of the incidents, a victim was pushing a stroller when the man struck from behind.

Street Robber Caught in Vienna-Simmering

On August 5th, the suspect was stopped and arrested by police patrols shortly after one of the robberies. The officers found several pieces of jewelry on him, including necklaces that could not be immediately identified. Whether these can be linked to other crimes is the subject of ongoing investigations.

Vienna Police Seek Victims and Witnesses

The police have now released a photo of the man as well as images of the seized jewelry. This is intended to help identify any further victims or witnesses.

The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Central Branch, is asking anyone who can provide information – even anonymously – or who has been affected themselves, to contact them at the phone numbers 01 31310 43224 or 01 31310 43800.

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