Two people have been arrested in Vienna, suspected of robbing older residents in Ottakring. Vienna State Criminal Police, West Unit, Group Prinner, said a 20-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman are suspected of at least two robberies against elderly victims. The first incident took place on 13 October 2026 at around 17:15, when a 62-year-old woman was attacked. The second happened on 30 October 2026 at about 22:00, when an 81-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman were targeted. Investigators said the suspects followed their victims into the stairwell of a residential building. There, they allegedly attacked the victims with punches and kicks before stealing valuables, including necklaces, a handbag and cash. After identification during the investigations, the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office issued arrest warrants for both suspects. In a targeted focus operation, police located the two in Ottakring and arrested them on the street. Police said both suspects resisted arrest, and officers had to use physical force. During questioning, both people refused to make statements. They are currently in police custody, and further investigations are ongoing. Source: Austrian police (Vienna Police).