Stuhr, Lower Saxony – Bank robbers struck again, this time near Bremen. Multiple safety deposit boxes were broken into in the basement of a bank branch. The perpetrators reportedly acted boldly, entering through a skylight while few people were present. They are currently on the run, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
The break-in occurred during the Volksbank in Stuhr’s lunch break on Friday. According to police, the perpetrators gained access to the basement of the closed branch via a skylight and proceeded to break open several doors to reach the safety deposit boxes.
The bank branch is located on the busy Blockener Straße near the town hall. Police are investigating whether the building and surrounding area are under camera surveillance. The number of perpetrators involved in the burglary remains unclear.
Bank Employees Complained of Nausea
The burglary was discovered when bank employees suddenly complained of feeling unwell and nauseous around 3:30 PM. This was apparently caused by a liquid sprayed by the perpetrators in the basement, found on door handles among other places. The substance and its purpose are currently unknown.
Officers subsequently discovered the unauthorized skylight, which leads to the vault. We see currently unclear whether the perpetrators were able to steal anything, and investigations are ongoing.
Burglary Echoes Case in Gelsenkirchen
A similar incident occurred in Gelsenkirchen at the end of December. In that case, burglars gained access to a savings bank’s vault by drilling a hole and broke into more than 3,000 safety deposit boxes, escaping with gold, cash, and other valuables worth millions of euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at the bank in Stuhr?
Bank robbers broke into a Volksbank branch in Stuhr, Lower Saxony, and broke open multiple safety deposit boxes after entering through a skylight during the bank’s lunch break.
Why did bank employees become ill?
Bank employees began to experience unwell and nauseous after the perpetrators sprayed an unknown liquid in the basement of the bank.
Is there any information about the stolen goods?
The police have not yet released any information about whether anything was stolen from the safety deposit boxes.
As investigations continue, residents may wonder about the security of their own assets and the potential for similar incidents in the future.
