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Kempten: Attempted robbery at bank targets senior citizen
An elderly man was attacked during an attempted robbery at a bank on Residenzplatz in Kempten on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Around 10:00 a.m., an unknown assailant struck the victim in the head with a glass object, causing the item to shatter.
The victim managed to defend himself verbally by shouting at the attacker while still holding his money. This unexpected reaction caused the assailant to flee the bank. The senior sustained minor injuries, and police believe the verbal confrontation prevented the robbery from being completed. The criminal investigation department is seeking information regarding the incident.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The victim sustained minor injuries during the incident. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The attacker struck a senior citizen in the head with a glass object. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The assailant fled the bank after the victim shouted at them. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] An attempted robbery occurred at a bank on Residenzplatz in Kempten on Sunday, October 18, 2026. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de