Wanted Inmate Back in Jail After Robbery Mishap

A prisoner who escaped at the end of September is back in prison after a tobacco shop robbery on Monday. The 25-year-old had robbed the tobacco shop in the Graz district of Puntigam, but the employee refused to hand over cash. The robber fled but was caught shortly after during a search, the state police department announced on Tuesday. He was taken to the Graz-Jakomini correctional facility.

Escaped Graz Prisoner Caught After Tobacco Shop Robbery

The 25-year-old had disguised himself with a scarf over his face and a hood pulled over his head and entered the tobacco shop around 3:45 PM. He threatened the employee with a broken glass bottle and demanded cash. The employee refused, which apparently surprised the robber so much that he turned around and fled on foot.

During the immediately initiated search, he was apprehended in the Puntigam district by a patrol from the Seiersberg police station. During questioning, he confessed to the robbery. Upon checking his identity, it was found that he was wanted. He has now been taken back to the correctional facility.

(APA/Red)

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