Alleged Rape in Vienna Container: Three Reports Followed Call for Witnesses
Due to a call for witnesses after the alleged rape of a 28-year-old woman in a construction site container on Hofherr-Schrantz-Gasse in Vienna-Floridsdorf almost two weeks ago, the police have received three reports. These are now being examined by the State Criminal Office. The investigation also includes the access possibilities and ownership of the container, said spokesperson Philipp Haßlinger on Thursday. A 53-year-old taxi driver is considered a suspect.
The man is also suspected of committing further sexual offenses there, according to the current state of investigation. According to local residents, the suspect was often seen there with women. Investigators are now looking for further victims and possible witnesses.
Woman Entered Taxi Drunk
The 28-year-old woman got into the taxi of the 53-year-old at 5:00 a.m. on September 4th, heavily intoxicated, at an after-hours venue on Rechte Wienzeile. On the way home, the driver said he had forgotten something at his place and that they needed to make a short detour, Haßlinger reported to the APA. The two 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 Office.
Reached Container via Ladder
Afterwards, he drove the woman further to Floridsdorf. In the area of Hofherr-Schrantz-Gasse, the two eventually entered the construction site and climbed into a container via a ladder. There, the 53-year-old allegedly gave her cocaine and a drink. From that point on, the woman has no more memories.
Investigators assume that the 53-year-old allegedly assaulted her during this period. Afterwards, he took the woman home. When the alleged victim became suspicious the next day, she went to the police and filed a report. The man is now being investigated on suspicion of rape and abuse of a defenseless person. He was reported at large.
Other victims or witnesses are asked to come forward. Relevant information will be received (also anonymously) by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office at 01-31310-33800 or at any police station.
Important Information
In Austria, women experiencing violence can find help and information, among others, at the Women's Helpline at: 0800-222-555, www.frauenhelpline.at; at the Association of Autonomous Austrian Women's Shelters (AÖF) at www.aoef.at; Violence Protection Center Vienna: https://www.gewaltschutzzentrum.at/wien/ and at the 24-hour Women's Emergency Hotline of the City of Vienna: 01-71719 as well as the Women's Shelter Emergency Hotline at 057722 and the Austrian Violence Protection Centers: 0800/700-217; Police Emergency Number: 133
(APA/Red)
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