Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Holiday Heist

Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Holiday Heist

Thieves drilled into a bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, over the Christmas holidays, stealing valuables estimated between €10 million and €90 million.

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December 31, 2025
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Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Holiday Heist
Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Holiday Heist

The New York Times • 31 Dec 17:38

Thieves drilled into a bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, over the Christmas holidays, stealing valuables estimated between €10 million and €90 million.

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Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Holiday Heist
Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Holiday Heist

DW • 31 Dec 01:05

Burglars in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, used a drill to breach a bank vault, stealing valuables worth an estimated €30 million during the Christmas holidays.

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December 30, 2025
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Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Valuables
Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Valuables

CNN • 30 Dec 23:20

During the Christmas holidays, thieves drilled into a bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, stealing valuables worth between €10 million and €90 million from over 3,000 safe deposit boxes.

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Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Valuables
Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Valuables

BBC • 30 Dec 16:54

Thieves in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, used a large drill to break into a bank vault, stealing cash and valuables worth an estimated €30 million.

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Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Valuables
Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal Millions in Valuables

CBS News • 30 Dec 16:12

Robbers in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, used a drill to access a bank vault, stealing cash, gold, and jewelry worth approximately €30 million.

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