31-12-2025

Daring Heist in German Bank Vault

Date: 31-12-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Summary

Thieves broke into a Sparkasse savings bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, during the Christmas holidays, using a drill to access the vault from an adjacent parking garage. They stole tens of millions of euros in cash and valuables from over 3,000 safe deposit boxes, executing a heist likened to the movie 'Ocean's Eleven'.

Key Points

  • Thieves stole an estimated €30-90m in cash and valuables
  • The heist involved drilling into the vault from a parking garage
  • Over 3,000 safe deposit boxes were broken into

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German bank heist: Thieves use drill to steal €30m from savings bank

Thieves broke into a Sparkasse savings bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, using a large drill to access the safe and stealing an estimated €30m in cash and valuables. The heist, likened to the film Ocean's Eleven, involved breaking open over 3,000 safe deposit boxes. Police are investigating, with initial findings suggesting the thieves used an adjacent parking garage to gain access and escape. No arrests have been made, and affected customers have been asked to contact the bank.
Entities: Gelsenkirchen, Sparkasse, Germany, Ocean's Eleven, NienhofstrasseTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Thieves drill into Germany bank vault from parking garage, steal $35 million worth of cash and valuables - CBS News

Thieves broke into a German savings bank's vault in Gelsenkirchen by drilling from a parking garage, stealing $35 million worth of cash, gold, and jewelry. The heist involved breaking into over 3,000 safe deposit boxes. Police suspect the gang spent the weekend inside the bank and used a black Audi RS 6 with a stolen license plate to escape. The robbery is likened to the movie 'Ocean's Eleven' due to its professional execution. Hundreds of distressed bank customers gathered outside the branch demanding information, but were kept at bay by police. The incident comes amid heightened security concerns following a recent heist at the Louvre museum in Paris.
Entities: Germany, Gelsenkirchen, Sparkasse savings bank, CBS News, Ocean's ElevenTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Thieves drill into German bank vault and make off with millions | CNNClose icon

Thieves broke into a Sparkasse bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, during the Christmas period, stealing millions of euros in cash and valuables from customers' deposit boxes. The perpetrators drilled through a thick concrete wall and broke into several thousand safe deposit boxes. Police discovered the hole after a fire alarm went off and are investigating, with witnesses reporting suspicious activity around the bank.
Entities: Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sparkasse bank, Christmas, December 24Tone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Thieves drill into German bank vault to steal valuables worth tens of millions of euros | World News | Sky News

Thieves broke into a German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen on the Christmas holidays, stealing valuables worth tens of millions of euros. The gang accessed the building through a neighboring parking garage and drilled into the vault, breaking into thousands of safe deposit boxes. The heist was not discovered until Monday morning, and the value of the stolen items is estimated to be between 10 and 90 million euros.
Entities: Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sparkasse bank, Hanover, Thomas NowaczykTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform