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Masked Robber Escapes with €9,000 in A Coruña Bank Heist

Police and forensic teams are investigating after a man held up an Abanca branch at gunpoint in Os Castros on Friday morning.

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Un coche de la Policía Local de A Coruña delante de la sucursal que sufrió el robo.
Imagen de archivo de una oficina de Abanca

Overview

  • A masked man robbed the Abanca branch at 137 Avenida de Oza in Os Castros, A Coruña, early Friday morning, escaping with approximately €9,000.
  • The suspect, described as a man around 45 years old with a graying beard, told a bank employee he was armed and demanded all available cash.
  • National and Local Police responded immediately, securing the area while Scientific Police began forensic investigations inside the bank.
  • Authorities have not yet identified or apprehended the suspect, and the investigation remains ongoing with police following leads.
  • The incident caused significant disruption in the neighborhood, with a heavy police presence drawing attention from local residents.