Attempted Luxury Watch Robbery in Vienna: Perpetrator Identified

The couple was just strolling in downtown Vienna when an unknown man attempted to snatch the 72-year-old's luxury wristwatch from his wrist. When he failed, a second unknown perpetrator joined in and attacked the victim. The suspects were unable to take the watch and fled. The man was slightly injured during the incident. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Robbery Investigation Division, took over the investigations.

Suspect Transferred to Vienna

It turned out to be a professionally operating group of perpetrators. The officers were able to identify an accomplice of the group. The 32-year-old (citizen of Algeria) was arrested in France based on a European arrest warrant issued by the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office. On March 5, 2025, the man was transferred to Vienna and handed over to the officers of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office. The suspect confessed during his interrogation and was taken to a correctional facility. Further investigations are ongoing.

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