Sparkasse

Sparkasse is a network of German savings banks. Recently, a Sparkasse branch in western Germany became the target of a significant heist during the Christmas holidays. Thieves drilled into the bank vault from a nearby parking garage, accessing and emptying approximately 3,250 deposit boxes. The stolen cash, gold, and jewelry are estimated to be worth between €30 million and $105 million. The police are investigating the incident, comparing it to the movie "Ocean's Eleven" due to its elaborate nature. The robbery has left many customers devastated, highlighting the vulnerability of bank security and raising concerns about the safety of valuables stored in deposit boxes. The incident is newsworthy due to the scale of the theft and the sophisticated methods employed by the perpetrators.