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The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed

The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed

Summary

A group of thieves broke into a bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and stole from over 3,000 safe deposit boxes, getting away with millions of euros. They entered the bank by drilling through a wall from a nearby car park. Despite a fire alarm during the heist, the thieves have not been caught, and police are still investigating.

Key Facts

  • Thieves drilled into a bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on a weekend after Christmas.
  • They stole from more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes.
  • Thieves managed to get away with millions of euros.
  • Police have not made any arrests over a month after the heist.
  • The thieves entered the bank by tampering with an escape door from a neighboring car park.
  • Police believe a 40cm wide hole was drilled to access the vault.
  • A fire alarm during the heist was deemed a false alarm, preventing investigation at the time.
  • Estimates suggest the stolen value could be up to €100 million.
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