Theft by Trickery in Vienna Bank Branches: Police Search for Two Suspects
Polizei fahndet nach zwei VerdächtigenLPD WienZwei unbekannte Männer sollen in drei Wiener Bankfilialen Frauen mit einer Trickmasche bestohlen haben. Die Polizei veröffentlicht nun Fotos der mutmaßlichen. . .
Polizei fahndet nach zwei VerdächtigenLPD WienZwei unbekannte Männer sollen in drei Wiener Bankfilialen Frauen mit einer Trickmasche bestohlen haben. Die Polizei veröffentlicht nun Fotos der mutmaßlichen Täter und bittet um Hinweise. AnzeigeAnzeigePolice Release Photos After Trick TheftsAfter several trick thefts in Vienna bank branches, the police are asking the public for assistance. Two as yet unidentified men are suspected of having stolen from women in the districts of Landstraße, Favoriten, and Währing on the morning of June 6, 2026. According to the police, one of the suspects approached the women while they were withdrawing cash from an ATM and their bank card was still in the machine. While he engaged the victims in conversation, he is said to have discreetly removed the bank card from the ATM. PIN Spied and Cash WithdrawnSubsequently, the man is said to have asked the women to re-enter the PIN code. Meanwhile, the bank card was allegedly passed on to his accomplice. This accomplice is said to have withdrawn the maximum possible cash amount from the victims’ accounts using the spied PIN. The total damage incurred amounts to 5,600 euros, according to the police. Information Requested by PoliceDuring the investigation, images of the two alleged perpetrators were secured. At the order of the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office, these have now been released for public search. 1 / 3Persons who can provide information about the identity or whereabouts of the men depicted are requested to contact the Juchgasse police station, even anonymously, at the phone numbers01 31310-58252or01 31310-58333. (VIENNA. AT)This article has been automatically translated, read the original articlehere.