Athens, May 8 – A 77-year-old man was violently robbed of cash and valuables estimated at €100,000 in a northern suburb of Athens yesterday afternoon. Two masked assailants ambushed the man outside his home, forced him into a basement, and fled with the stolen goods.
Carefully Planned Attack Unfolds in Athens Suburb
The incident occurred as the elderly victim was returning to his residence. According to local reports and video footage obtained by MEGA television network, the man was seen walking near his property before heading towards an underground parking area. Moments later, two masked attackers, who had been lying in wait, overpowered him.
The assailants quickly restrained the victim and forced him into the building’s basement, where a safe was located. The robbery was executed in a rapid and coordinated manner, indicating careful planning. The perpetrators tied and gagged the 77-year-old man before accessing the safe.
Victim Discovered by Daughter, Police Investigations Underway
The masked robbers escaped with cash and jewelry, with the total value estimated to be around €100,000. The entire operation was brief, and the perpetrators managed to flee the scene before any alarm was raised. Neighbors reported hearing nothing unusual until police activity commenced in the area.
The victim was later discovered bound and gagged by his daughter, who immediately contacted the authorities. While physically unharmed, the man was deeply shaken by the traumatic ordeal. Local residents expressed concern over the apparent level of organization behind the robbery, suggesting that the attackers may have had prior knowledge of the victim’s routine and the presence of valuables within his home.
Authorities are currently reviewing security camera footage in an effort to track the suspects’ movements and identify their escape route. Police arrived at the scene shortly after the robbery, but the assailants had already vanished. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for this violent crime.
