Overview
- Investigators report the intruders used a large, specialized drill and likely water to curb heat and dust, indicating technical expertise.
- Evidence suggests numerous safe‑deposit boxes were opened before the alarm that rang at about 3:58 a.m. on Monday.
- Early findings point to access and escape via a nearby parking garage on De‑La‑Chevallerie‑Straße with underground connections to the bank.
- The branch remains closed as anxious customers were turned away and the foyer was cleared, with staff expected to contact clients directly.
- The number of breached boxes and the value of the haul remain under investigation, and police are seeking witnesses at 0209/365‑8112 or 0209/365‑8240.