Valuables stolen – 19-year-old was threatened with a knife and robbed


A 19-year-old man from Vienna in Velden was threatened with a knife and then robbed on Sunday night. According to the description of the perpetrator, the strangers are two southern men. There is no trace of either of them.

The 19-year-old was on his way to his accommodation at around 3:50 a.m. when he was suddenly threatened by the two men. Then the Viennese fell to the ground out of fear. “He told the perpetrators that he had no cash with him. But then he threw down his cardholder, including the ATM card, and also disclosed the PIN code, ”said the police. When one of the strangers asked whether he wore an expensive wristwatch, the victim said no and, out of fear, placed his cell phone and Airpods on the floor.

“One of the two took everything and then fled with his accomplice in the direction of Velden.” The victim ran in the direction of Pörtschach, stopped a taxi and drove with it to a friend. Then they reported to the police in Pörtschach. The victim was not injured in the attack. The police are asking for clues.

Personal description:
Both men are southern types, one of the two about 180 centimeters tall, slim stature, long trousers, dark hair, had a knife about 15 to 20 centimeters with him. There is no further personal description of the second perpetrator.