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Wanted Robber Accidentally Caught by Vienna Police

Die Polizei fand zahlreiche Waffen bei dem Mann.
Die Polizei fand zahlreiche Waffen bei dem Mann. ©APA (Sujet)
In Vienna-Favoriten, a 27-year-old was arrested during a police check on Thursday. There was an arrest warrant against him for aggravated robbery. Several prohibited weapons were seized during the search.

During a patrol on November 13 at around 11:15 PM, the Vienna police noticed a 27-year-old e-scooter driver on Laxenburger Straße. As it turned out during the check, there was an arrest warrant against the man.

27-Year-Old Sought After Knife Robbery: Arrest During Check in Vienna-Favoriten

According to the police, the Syrian national is suspected of having robbed a 30-year-old in his apartment at knifepoint on October 10. The suspect is said to have fled with a mobile phone and a bank card.

During the search of the man, a switchblade, a folding knife, and pepper spray were seized. The 27-year-old is subject to a valid weapons ban and was also in a weapons prohibition zone. He was reported and is in police custody.

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