Daring Bank Vault Heist Shocks German City, Police Compare Robbery to Hollywood Blockbuster
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Daring Bank Vault Heist Shocks German City, Police Compare Robbery to Hollywood Blockbuster

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Felix Utomi
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In a stunning bank vault heist reminiscent of a Hollywood movie, criminals in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, stole 30 million euros by meticulously breaking into over 3,000 safe deposit boxes. The sophisticated robbery has shocked local authorities and bank customers alike.

In a meticulously planned operation that could rival any Hollywood crime thriller, sophisticated criminals have executed a stunning robbery at a Sparkasse savings bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, breaking into over 3,000 safe deposit boxes and stealing valuables estimated at 30 million euros.

According to detailed police reports, the robbers demonstrated extraordinary criminal precision by drilling into the underground vault room from an adjacent parking garage during a weekend operation. Security footage revealed a black Audi RS 6 with stolen license plates leaving the scene early Monday morning, driven by masked individuals who had spent potentially hours methodically accessing safe deposit boxes.

Police investigators were first alerted to the breach when a fire alarm triggered emergency services, who then discovered the carefully created access point. Witnesses reported seeing several men carrying large bags in the parking garage stairwell between Saturday and Sunday night, suggesting a carefully coordinated effort that required significant planning and insider knowledge.

A police spokesman dramatically described the heist as "indeed very professionally executed," drawing direct comparisons to the famous movie 'Ocean's Eleven' and noting the tremendous "criminal energy" required to orchestrate such a complex operation. The average insurance value of each safe deposit box was approximately 10,000 euros, leading to the total estimated damage of around 30 million euros.

As distressed bank customers gathered outside the branch demanding information, law enforcement worked to manage the situation and investigate the sophisticated robbery. Several victims reported losses that significantly exceeded their boxes' insured value, adding emotional complexity to the already dramatic crime scene.

The incident follows recent high-profile museum heists in Europe, highlighting growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks capable of executing remarkably planned robberies. Despite the dramatic nature of the crime, police assured the public that they were actively investigating and monitoring the situation, working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice.

As the investigation continues, this remarkable bank vault robbery stands as a testament to the extraordinary lengths some criminals will go to execute their ambitious plans, leaving both law enforcement and the public stunned by its cinematic-level execution.

Based on reporting by CBS News

This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.

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