Police investigate street robbery of a 57-year-old in Vienna
Two suspects allegedly attacked the man in Lottgasse and fled with his phone and wallet.
A 57-year-old man was attacked in Vienna and robbed after being chased and hit from behind, according to Vienna police.
The incident happened on 14 November 2026 at around 06:40 in Lottgasse in the 21st district. Two to an unknown number of men allegedly followed the man, then struck him from behind, causing him to fall.
After the victim hit the ground, the suspects allegedly stole his wallet and mobile phone and ran off in the direction of Brünner Straße. The man suffered several minor injuries to his face, elbow, and hip. Paramedics treated him on site and took him to hospital.
Police launched immediate search efforts, but they were initially unsuccessful. During the investigation, the damaged mobile phone taken during the robbery was later found near the scene under a parked vehicle, and it was seized.
Further investigations are ongoing.
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Source:
Austria Vienna Police