Graz Bank Robbery: Man with Blonde Wig & Gun Sought by Police
A bank in Graz-Andritz, Austria, was robbed on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, prompting a police investigation and public appeal for information. The incident involved a lone perpetrator who threatened five bank employees with a pistol and remained at the scene for approximately 30 minutes.
Details of the Robbery
The robber entered the bank on Stattegger Straße around 3:45 PM. With no customers present, the individual immediately threatened the staff with a handgun, directing them to an office. Employees were compelled to surrender their mobile phones. A female employee was then forced to restrain her four colleagues with tape before being herself secured to a chair.
Perpetrator Description
Police are seeking a man described as being between 1.80 and 1.85 meters tall, aged between 25 and 50 years old, of slender build, and with a light complexion. He was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a black cap, and black shoes. The suspect concealed his identity with a blonde wig, orange and red frameless sunglasses, and a white FFP2 mask. He also wore flat, plate-shaped earrings.
The perpetrator demanded access to the bank vault and customer safe deposit boxes, opening a small number of the latter before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money. He carried a black sports bag with two wheels and a white predatory animal symbol.
Investigation and Response
Following the robbery, numerous police units, including specialized officers and a helicopter from the Interior Ministry, were deployed to search for the suspect. Investigators from the Steiermark State Criminal Investigation Department (LKA Steiermark) and forensic teams are handling the investigation. Police have requested that customers potentially affected by the robbery refrain from contacting them directly, stating that those impacted will be contacted by authorities.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspect’s escape is urged to contact the LKA Steiermark at +43 59133 60 3333.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the bank robbery?
A man entered a bank in Graz-Andritz, threatened five employees with a pistol, and forced them to open the vault and some safe deposit boxes before fleeing with an unknown amount of money.
How is the police investigation proceeding?
Police are actively investigating the robbery, have released a detailed description of the suspect, and are asking for public assistance with any information related to the incident or the suspect’s escape.
What did the suspect look like?
The suspect is described as a man between 25 and 50 years old, 1.80 to 1.85 meters tall, with a slender build and light complexion. He was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a black cap, and black shoes, and was disguised with a blonde wig, sunglasses, and a face mask.
What role might witness accounts play in identifying the perpetrator and recovering the stolen funds?