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Gelsenkirchen Bank Vault Drilled in Christmas Holiday Break-In

Police have launched an evidence-led inquiry with a public appeal for witnesses.

Overview

  • A fire alarm at 3:58 a.m. on Monday alerted responders, who discovered a breach at the Sparkasse branch on Nienhofstraße in Buer.
  • Unknown perpetrators drilled a large hole into the vault room and searched multiple safety-deposit boxes.
  • Initial police findings indicate entry and escape likely occurred via the adjacent parking garage on De‑La‑Chevallerie‑Straße.
  • The scale of the damage and the value of stolen items remain undetermined, and authorities have not announced any arrests or recoveries.
  • Investigators are securing forensic traces and urge anyone with relevant observations or unusual noise reports to call 0209 365 8112 or 0209 365 8240.