In Gelsenkirchen: Did the Sparkasse bank robbers make serious mistakes? The police hope to find a solution through these recordings.
The police in Gelsenkirchen are investigating a massive theft at the Sparkasse branch, where masked thieves stole more than 100 million euros, including cash, jewelry, and gold. Nearly all of the 3,250 safes were broken into and emptied.
The thieves, who wore black masks, were captured by surveillance cameras, but the images provided only limited evidence. Authorities are now focusing on details from the parking garage footage and information from the public to track down the criminals.
The thieves fled in a stolen Audi RS6 (license plate number H-W-2242) and used a white Mercedes truck (license plate number BE-W-2302) to transport the stolen goods. Investigators hope that witness reports and footage of the vehicles before and after the theft will provide crucial information.
Important evidence has emerged from surveillance images, especially the gloves worn by the thieves. One of them wore red gloves while another wore light green or yellow-green gloves, which stand out among the other dark clothing. The police believe that these colorful gloves may help identify the suspects.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the suspects or their vehicles or movements regarding the theft on December 29, 2025, to come forward. All images and vehicle details have been posted on the police website, while investigation teams intensify their efforts to solve this high-profile theft.