Home Invasion - Burgenländer (88) Tied Up and Gagged

An 88-year-old was robbed in his house in Oberloisdorf (district of Oberpullendorf) on Thursday, confirmed the Burgenland State Police Directorate on Friday, following a report by the "Kronen Zeitung". The unknown perpetrators tied up and gagged their victim. They stole cash in a "minimal three-digit amount," according to a police spokeswoman to the APA. The man was slightly injured during the robbery and spent the night in the hospital.

Unknown stormed into the house

The Burgenlander was actually waiting for his beverage supplier on Thursday morning when the doorbell rang and the unknown individuals stormed into the house. They tied the 88-year-old to a chair and also taped his mouth shut. In search of loot, they found only some cash and fled with it.

Beverage supplier found 88-year-old

The victim was then found by the actual beverage supplier, who immediately initiated the rescue chain. The slightly injured man is doing well under the circumstances and is expected to leave the hospital on Friday, explained the spokeswoman for the State Police Directorate. The man has not yet been questioned. Investigations are ongoing.

(APA/Red)

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