Two Attempted Robberies in Vienna Supermarkets

After two attempted robberies within a quarter of an hour, the Vienna police are searching for the perpetrator. The unknown individual attempted on Saturday to obtain cash in two grocery stores with an at least weapon-like object in his waistband, but fled both times without money. "Extensive search measures for the suspect were negative," said police spokeswoman Julia Schick. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation.

The person being sought is a dark-haired man of normal build, who was wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, and blue jeans. He had an as yet unknown object tucked in his waistband. Witnesses reported that he lifted his jacket at the cash register, pointed to the supposed weapon, and demanded money.

Two Vienna Supermarkets Affected

Initially, the man attempted to make a haul at around 9:00 AM in a supermarket in Margareten. He left the store hastily without money, but with a little pastry with which he had queued. About 15 minutes later, he tried the same method in a store in close proximity to the first crime scene. "The unknown individual fled without loot in an unknown direction," said the spokeswoman.

(APA/Red)

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