Viennese Taxi Driver Allegedly Raped 28-Year-Old in Container: Information Requested

The Vienna police are currently investigating a 53-year-old man on suspicion of rape. The suspect, a taxi driver of Egyptian nationality working in Vienna, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman. According to the police, the alleged crime took place on September 4 in a container on Hofherr-Schrantz-Gasse 4 in Vienna-Floridsdorf. The victim reported to the police the day after the incident.

Suspect Allegedly Took Victim to Container

The woman, heavily intoxicated at 5:00 a.m., got into the 53-year-old's taxi at an after-hours venue on Rechte Wienzeile. She wanted to go home. "On the way there, he told her that he had forgotten something at home and that they would have to make a short detour," reported police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger. They then drove to a gas station. There, the suspect is believed to have bought something to drink, according to the ongoing investigations by the state criminal investigation department.

"They then continued to Floridsdorf." In the area of Hofherr-Schrantz-Gasse, the two eventually entered a construction site and climbed into a container via a ladder. There, the 53-year-old is said to have given her cocaine and a drink. "From that point on, the woman has no more memories," said Haßlinger.

The investigators assume that the 53-year-old allegedly assaulted her during this period. "Afterwards, he took the woman home," said Haßlinger. When the alleged victim became suspicious the next day, she went to the police and filed a report.

Further Sexual Offenses Suspected: Police Request Information

The Egyptian told the police that "everything was voluntary and consensual," as Haßlinger described. This contrasts with the current investigation results. The man is now being investigated on suspicion of rape and abuse of a defenseless person. He was reported at large.

Neighbors have also made noticeable observations, according to the police. They reported seeing a taxi driver repeatedly with women in the area of the container. The investigators therefore consider it possible that further offenses may have occurred there.

According to the police, the taxi is a white Toyota car. The investigators released images of the crime scene on Wednesday. Further victims or witnesses are asked to come forward. Relevant information (also anonymously) can be provided to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office at 01-31310-33800 or at any police station.

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