Robbery Series in Vienna Supermarkets Solved: 30-Year-Old Confesses

Following a series of armed robberies at supermarket branches in Vienna, the Vienna police have arrested the suspected perpetrator. As announced on Monday, he is a 30-year-old Serbian national. He was arrested in Schwechat and has confessed.

Robberies at Vienna Supermarkets with the Same Pattern

The robberies occurred between February 2023 and August 2025 at several locations of the same supermarket chain in Vienna. The perpetrator always entered the branches shortly before closing time, hid unnoticed in the staff areas, and waited until all customers had left the store. He then threatened the employees with a handgun, demanded the day's takings, and fled. In three cases, he tied up employees with cable ties.

30-Year-Old Caught After Intensive Investigations

The investigations were led by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Schalek group. After several photo releases, tips from the public were received. These led to the identification of the suspect after the last robbery in August 2025.

The arrest took place on November 2 with the support of the special unit EKO Cobra at the suspect's residence in Schwechat. During a house search, crime-relevant clothing was secured. The man made a comprehensive confession during his first interrogation and cited financial difficulties as the motive for the crime. Further interrogations are planned.

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