Brutal attack on pensioner in Vienna: Perpetrator fleeting!

Brutal attack on pensioner in Vienna: Perpetrator fleeting!

Unfortunately, not only beautiful things happen in Vienna. On June 23, 2025, a brutal attack on an 82-year-old pensioner in Mühlgasse shaked the city. The woman, who was handicapped and moved with a walker, was attacked by an unknown person. The perpetrator tore off her necklace from behind and pushed her to the ground, which led to injuries. The chain that fell into his hands had a value of around 900 euros, reports The press .

The entire act was recorded by a surveillance camera, which gave the police valuable information about the fleeing perpetrator. According to the description that the investigators published, it is a man between the ages of 25 and 35, about 1.75 to 1.80 meters tall with medium stature, short black hair and a three-day beard. He was dressed in a blue shirt, blue shorts and blue shoes and wore sunglasses. After the crime, he fled on a black scooter with pink fork towards Naschmarkt. Evidence photos can be found on the official channels of the police, such as the Social Ministry Violence can occur in various forms: from linguistic and financial exploitation to physical and psychological abuse. It is particularly striking that many older people who are victims of violence often do not ask for help out of shame.

The allocation of the investigation lies with the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, which collects additional information on the identity or the whereabouts of the suspect. Witnesses are called to report on phone numbers 01-31310-43220 or 01-31310-43800, always anonymous, as the police emphasize. The city and the authorities are under pressure on this critical matter to actively counteract the problem of violence against seniors.

This current matter illustrates how important sensitization measures for violence prevention are. Programs and information to support older people are required to prevent attacks such as those in Mühlgasse and to strengthen trust in society. The hiking exhibition "Stop - no violence!" is an example of such initiatives that want to do educational work and show concerns to help them.