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Armed robbery at Klagenfurt McDonald’s

An armed robbery took place at a McDonald's restaurant in the early hours of Tuesday morning, in the Carinthian capital of Klagenfurt.

Published: 15 July 2014 09:02 CEST

Armed robbery at Klagenfurt McDonald's

File photo: Markus Spring/Flickr

Two armed men stormed into the fast food restaurant in the Völkermarkter road at 1:45 am, according to the National Police Directorate of Carinthia.

The employees and six customers were held at gunpoint, and were forced to lie on the floor.

The two perpetrators fled on foot after stealing the restaurant's cash.

Police immediately started a manhunt for the two armed robbers, who are described respectively as being between 1.9 and 2 metres tall, and 1.6 and 1.65 metres tall.

The larger man was wearing a bright hooded jacket, grey or light blue trousers, and was wearing a dark backpack. The smaller man was wearing a dark jacket, with a white or yellow stripe.

A few weeks ago another McDonald's restaurant in Klagenfurt was also been robbed, although a link between the two crimes is not yet confirmed.

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UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible 'threat' to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Vienna police confirmed they are investigating a non-specified threat to the Donau Zentrum shopping centre, located in the Austrian capital’s 22nd district, a spokesperson told The Local.

On Monday, pictures of an alleged internal document sent by the shopping centre to tenants circulated on social media and messaging apps. The document stated there was a “threat against the Westfield Donau Zentrum for April 30, 2024”. It stated that the authorities had been working to identify suspects since yesterday.

“The source of the threat is a photo circulating online”, the statement said without giving further details. “If we receive additional information or specifications, we will immediately inform you”, it added.

“There is currently no reason for you as an employee to worry as we are strictly following police guidelines”, the document said. It was signed by a manager of the shopping centre. The Local reached out to Donau Zentrum media representatives, who confirmed a threat against the centre.

“The Center Management of Westfield Donau Zentrum can confirm a threat against the center and is in ongoing communication with the relevant authorities. We are taking the situation seriously. The safety of everyone in the center is our top priority. After coordination with the authorities, the center will be open as usual today”, they said.

The Vienna police confirmed the veracity of the statement and added, “We are aware of the matter and are investigating,” they replied after an inquiry on their official social media channels. The Local reached out to the press office for further clarification but has not yet received a response.

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