Youth Gang Robbed 43-Year-Old in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Information Requested

Four as yet unidentified youths approached the man on August 10 around 4:30 AM in Leopold-Schlinger-Gasse in Vienna-Leopoldstadt and asked for a light. Suddenly, one of them pulled out a silver handgun and struck the victim on the head with it. Subsequently, the other youths are also said to have attacked the man. They robbed him of a fanny pack containing cash in the three-digit range, a bank card, and a key.

43-Year-Old Injured in Robbery in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

During the altercation, a shot is said to have been fired according to the police. Based on the current state of investigations, the weapon used might have been a blank-firing gun. The 43-year-old was injured in the attack and was provided emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service. He was taken to a hospital.

Perpetrators at Large, Police Request Information

The four suspects are at large. The police initiated a manhunt immediately after the incident, so far without success. Relevant information – also anonymously – can be provided to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center/East branch, at the phone number 01/31310-62800 or at any police station.

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