Prostitute Strangled: Vienna Police Hunt Serial Robber with Scar on Face
An as-yet unidentified perpetrator is being sought by the Vienna police for two attempted robberies. On September 12, around 8:30 PM, the man overpowered one of the women working in a red-light district establishment in Vienna-Floridsdorf, strangled her, and demanded cash. However, the 46-year-old victim resisted so fiercely that the suspect let go of her and fled without any loot.
Two Attempted Robberies in Vienna Red-Light District: Police Request Information
Only three days later, on September 15, the perpetrator entered the establishment again around 9:45 PM. He threatened, strangled, and hit a 48-year-old employee and once again demanded cash. This time, however, a colleague rushed to help. Together, the two women managed to drive the man away.
Update on 11/11/2025: Suspect Arrested
As the police announced on November 11, the suspect was identified and arrested at his apartment in Vienna-Floridsdorf. The man is a 20-year-old Syrian. He only confessed to being present at the establishment. The wanted photo has been deleted.
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