Overview
- Responders discovered a large hole in the vault after a fire alarm triggered at 3:58 a.m. Monday.
- Investigators believe the perpetrators accessed and exited via a multi‑storey car park on De‑La‑Chevallerie‑Straße before reaching the vault from an office/archive room.
- Police say a specialized, non‑retail drill was used and water likely reduced dust, indicating technical expertise.
- The branch on Nienhofer Straße is closed while traces are secured, and customers have been told the bank will contact them rather than granting immediate access.
- Witnesses are urged to call 0209/365 8112 or 0209/365 8240 as officials assess how many safe‑deposit boxes were affected and the scale of losses.