Search for Bank Robbery in Korneuburg: 5,000 Euro Reward Offered for Information

The bank employee was injured during the robbery and subsequently taken to a hospital. According to investigators, the perpetrator struck the woman multiple times while she was on the ground before leaving the bank branch. The masked man then fled with a black sports bag on an e-scooter, which was secured near the crime scene. So far, however, the e-scooter has not been traced to any owner.

Police described the suspect as male, between 30 and 45 years old, and approximately 1.75 meters tall. He is said to have a slim build and a Southern European complexion. According to reports, he was dressed in dark, inconspicuous clothing and a white FFP2 mask. During the commission of the crime, he spoke standard German ("Hochdeutsch") without any recognizable dialect or accent.

Description of the Suspect

Around one month after the crime, police have now published photographs of the man and offered a reward of 5,000 euros for information leading to his arrest. According to the State Criminal Police Office, the reward will be paid out while maintaining confidentiality. Information is being accepted by the State Criminal Police Office of Lower Austria at the telephone number 059133 303333; details will be treated confidentially upon request.

The e-scooter used by the perpetrator to flee is at the center of further investigations. According to police, there is a suspicion that the vehicle originated from a prior criminal act. Officers are checking whether the scooter can be traced to a known owner and are hoping for tips from the public.

Search for Clues Surrounding the E-Scooter

The investigations are being conducted in the Robbery Investigation Unit of the State Criminal Police Office of Lower Austria. Authorities are asking individuals who recognize the man pictured or who have made observations in connection with the robbery to come forward immediately. Information regarding the secured e-scooter is also relevant to the ongoing investigation.

According to police assessment, the robbery was a targeted act: The perpetrator deliberately bypassed the reception counter and instead made his way directly into the office area of the employee. This circumstance, together with the FFP2 mask and the use of an e-scooter as a means of escape, suggests, according to investigators, a crime that was at least roughly planned.

Information and Reward

The reward of 5,000 euros was offered to generate additional information from the public after previous investigations had not produced a clear lead on the perpetrator. The State Criminal Police Office emphasized that information would be treated strictly confidentially upon request, so that informants would not have to fear any personal consequences.