"Safe-deposit boxes have been broken into again at a bank branch in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, marking the third such case in recent days. After an incident in Bonn and a major vault break-in in Gelsenkirchen, police have now confirmed a third suspected bank robbery in Halle, near Bielefeld. The Halle incident happened around midday on Tuesday during regular business hours, police confirmed on Friday."
"The perpetrators managed to break into four safe-deposit boxes at a local Sparkasse branch and completely emptied them. According to police reports, the thieves were able to access the safe-deposit box area without force. It was not immediately clear if the room had been open or how they managed to get in. Police have not yet stated how much was taken, but those affected have been informed."
"Investigators in Bonn are focusing on a former employee after gold was stolen from two safe-deposit boxes at a Sparkasse branch in the city. Police learned of the break-in on Dec. 17 and said gold worth a high six-figure sum was taken. A 22-year-old ex-staff member is under suspicion. In Gelsenkirchen, thieves broke into almost all 3,250 customer safe-deposit boxes at a Sparkasse branch on Tuesday."
Three separate safe-deposit box break-ins occurred recently in North Rhine-Westphalia: incidents were reported in Bonn, Gelsenkirchen and Halle. In Halle, perpetrators accessed and emptied four safe-deposit boxes at a local Sparkasse branch around midday during business hours; entry appeared to be made without force and the amount taken has not been disclosed, with victims informed and police seeking witnesses. In Bonn, investigators suspect a former employee after gold worth a high six-figure sum was stolen from two boxes. In Gelsenkirchen, thieves breached nearly all 3,250 customer boxes and investigators are processing a flood of tips without a clear lead.
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