A suspected street robber was apprehended on September 18 in downtown Vienna by undercover officers from the Cobra task force following a robbery. According to police reports, the 30-year-old Czech national allegedly violently snatched a handbag from an 89-year-old woman in the open street. The senior woman was unharmed.
After Handbag Robbery of 89-Year-Old: Cobra Officers Caught 30-Year-Old in Vienna City Center
19-09-2025, 13:31
A 30-year-old man snatched a handbag from a senior woman on Thursday in downtown Vienna and fled. Undercover Cobra operatives were able to apprehend the fugitive shortly thereafter.
Arrest after Robbery in Downtown Vienna
According to witness statements, the suspect fled on an expensive bicycle. Two undercover Cobra officers were alerted to the fleeing man and were able to stop him in the Franz-Josefs-Kai area. He was arrested.
During the search of the 30-year-old, several allegedly stolen items and burglary tools were secured. The bicycle itself is also considered possible stolen property. In his initial interrogation, the 30-year-old became entangled in contradictions, as reported by the police. He is currently in police custody.
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