Robbery in Döbling

Home invasion: woman tied up and car stolen

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(Bild: Scharinger Daniel, Krone KREATIV)

Brutal burglary in Vienna-Döbling: three masked men threatened a woman in her own house with a gun and tied her up. According to the "Krone" newspaper, the woman in question is the wife of a former construction tycoon. His villa was targeted for the second time.

Shortly before four o'clock in the morning on Wednesday night, the three men sneaked onto the noble property. It is possible that the previously unknown trio already knew the house very well. At the very least, this property, which belongs to a former building contractor, had already been burgled once before - millions in loot! Whether the perpetrators therefore had background knowledge or information was passed on is still unclear.

In any case, the men gained entry and threatened a sleeping woman with a handgun. According to information from "Krone", it is said to be the wife of the businessman, who was not present. It quickly became clear what the intruders wanted. They demanded the return of various valuables in terse words.

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(Bild: Scharinger Daniel, Krone KREATIV)

Escaped in a car
They then tied up their victim with cable ties and snatched cash, jewelry and even handbags. They left the bound woman helpless while they sped off in her car, a Mini, with their loot.

After a short time, the unharmed millionaire's wife managed to free herself from the restraints and alert a neighbor. From there, the police were called, who immediately searched for the trio, but have so far been unsuccessful.

Police ask for information
The police are now appealing for information from the public. These can be passed on to the Vienna State Office of Criminal Investigation - also anonymously - under the number 01-31310 DW 3800.