Armed robbers hold 25 people hostage at Naples bank before fleeing through hole in floor

On Thursday, three armed robbers held 25 people hostage for two hours at a Crédit Agricole bank in Naples, Italy. Police responded to the scene at piazza Medaglie d’Oro in the Arenella district and freed the hostages, who were unharmed. The robbers escaped through a hole in the bank floor, reportedly into the sewer system, prompting an inspection of the city's water network. It remains unclear if the robbers stole anything, though they are believed to have targeted safety deposit boxes. A similar robbery occurred at a Crédit Agricole branch in Milan in 2020, where robbers also escaped through the sewer system.

Armed robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank robbery at a Crédit Agricole branch in Naples, Italy, around midday local time. After approximately two hours of negotiation with police, the hostages were released. While visibly shaken, none sustained serious injuries, though six required medical assistance for shock. The robbers escaped through a tunnel, evading immediate capture. Authorities responded quickly, and firemen assisted in freeing the hostages from the bank. The motive for the robbery remains under investigation.