An 86-year-old man has become the victim of a robbery in Vienna-Favoriten. According to the police’s current findings, an unknown person is believed to have followed the man on his way home.

When the 86-year-old was about to unlock the door to his apartment in a multi-party building on September 4th around 7:30 PM, he was struck on the head from behind.

According to the police, the blow was so severe that the man fell to the ground and lost consciousness for some time.

When the 86-year-old regained consciousness, he noticed that his necklace and wallet were missing.

The man suffered injuries to his elbow and a laceration on his face.

The Vienna professional rescue service initially treated the victim on site. Subsequently, the 86-year-old was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch, has taken over further investigations.

The search is on for the unknown person who is believed to have committed the robbery. The police initially did not provide further details about the possible perpetrator.

(Red)

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