An unknown perpetrator attacked a tobacconist in Graz on Wednesday evening. According to initial investigations, it could be the same man who robbed gas stations in Preding near Weiz and in Oberwart in Burgenland. The police have now published mug shots and a video and are asking for information.
A series of robberies at petrol stations and tobacconists are currently keeping the Styrian police on their toes. According to initial investigations, three cases could be the same perpetrator. The first incident occurred on August 2 at a gas station in Preding near Weiz. The unknown perpetrator demanded the employee at gunpoint for cash. On Wednesday evening of this week there was an attack on a tobacconist in Graz-Mariatrost, where the perpetrator made off without taking any booty (see video above). Man, 25-35 years old, medium stature, approx. 180 cm tall, weighs approx. 80 kg Probably Austrian due to dialect Wearing a green jacket, dark peaked cap with white pattern/ornament, dark trousers, blue sports shoes, glasses with yellow ones Glas Thursday morning, a gas station in Kemeten in the Burgenland district of Oberwart was attacked. The suspect fled with $500 in cash. The police now suspect a connection between the crimes and have published photos and a video. A connection with another tobacconist robbery Thursday evening in Graz-St. Veit is currently not suspected. The police are asking for information from the public on Tel.: 059-133-60-3333
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