Bank robbery
NRW Interior Minister Reul suspects insider help in Gelsenkirchen Sparkasse break-in
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Two weeks after the million-euro break-in at a Sparkasse branch in Gelsenkirchen-Buer, where thieves drilled into the vault and looted nearly all 3,250 safe deposit boxes, NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) suggests possible insider assistance due to suspicious details. Sparkasse CEO Michael Klotz defends the bank's security measures, calling it a victim, as damage estimates rise to triple-digit millions.
Unknown thieves drilled into the vault room of a Sparkasse branch in Gelsenkirchen's Buer district and ransacked numerous safe deposit boxes. Hundreds of worried customers gathered outside the closed branch, leading to emotional scenes. Police are investigating, as the bank informs affected customers about insurance coverage.