Armed bank robbery in Dornbirn: Perpetrator on e-scooter fleeting!

Armed bank robbery in Dornbirn: Perpetrator on e-scooter fleeting!

Dornbirn, Österreich - Last Monday, June 30, 2025, the Sparkassenzentrale in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, was the goal of a violent attack. A masked man, armed with a pistol, entered the branch around 2:30 p.m. and demanded cash. The perpetrator who fled with an e-scooter left a frightened workforce and a quick mobilization of the police.

like Allgäuer Zeitung reported, a nationwide alarm search was immediately initiated. This was supported by special forces and a police helicopter, with the police stations near the border in Allgäu, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

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On the evening of the same day, the St. Gallen cantonal police were able to arrest a 39-year-old Turkish national in Switzerland. The suspect, who lives in Switzerland, was controlled with objects that could be related to the attack. Investigations are now being continued in close cooperation between the St. Gallen cantonal police and the Vorarlberg State Criminal Police Office, whereby the Vorarlberg police cannot currently publish any further information on the status.

It is remarkable that the possibility of crossing the border from the perpetrator could not be excluded to neighboring countries, which underlines the intensity of the search. The police also recalled that raids in Austria have increased in recent years. According to Statista , around 528,000 crimes were displayed in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016, and the police work in Austria is repeatedly in focus on security.

location on site and the latest storm

The attack fell into a time when the region had to deal with severe storms. As reported, there were numerous degrees and slopes in Tyrol and South Tyrol on Monday evening. All of this reminded that not only crime was an issue, but also pushing nature forces with challenges. In South Tyrol there were even severe floods that ended tragically with the death of a shop owner.

This linked view of natural events and crime shows that society in Vorarlberg and beyond is facing many challenges. While the police continue to intensify the search for the suspect, the question of public security remains a central concern. Despite the current events, 70% of Austrians believe that immigrants could contribute to crime, which further heats up the discussion about security and integration.

The attack on the Sparkasse in Dornbirn is therefore only a puzzle piece in a larger picture that shows both the challenges of crime and that of nature. Regardless of what happens next, the community in Vorarlberg remains strong and united in the hope of security and peace.