Thieves stole many valuables from a bank in Gelsenkirchen. The robbery happened during the Christmas holidays. Police think the thieves took about €30 million. The thieves opened over 3,000 safe deposit boxes. Police say the robbery was very professional. It was like a movie.
The thieves probably entered the bank when fewer people were around. This was during the holiday season. The police are calling it "extremely professionally executed." It reminds them of the movie "Ocean's Eleven." People saw individuals carrying bags away from the bank. This happened overnight between Saturday and Sunday.
A fire alarm helped discover the robbery. The vault was in a room underground. When firefighters arrived, they saw the damage. The thieves entered the bank and left through a parking garage. They planned this very well. The stolen items include money, gold, and jewellery. The total value is between €10 million and €90 million. However, €30 million is the most likely amount.
Customers were very upset. Many angry customers came to the bank on Tuesday. They wanted answers about their belongings. Over 3,000 safe deposit boxes were opened. This is a big problem for many people and businesses.
Police are investigating carefully. They are looking at security videos and evidence. They want to catch the thieves. They found a black Audi RS 6 car leaving the parking garage. No one has been arrested yet. The thieves are still free. This robbery makes people worry about bank security. It shows that organized criminals are a threat. This theft will have effects for a long time.