Daring Naples Bank Heist: Robbers Vanish Through Underground Escape
Brazen armed robbery leaves 25 hostages at a Crédit Agricole bank in Naples, Italy, as thieves flee through a secret tunnel into the sewer system.
In a daring and well-orchestrated bank heist, three armed robbers held 25 people hostage at a Crédit Agricole branch in Naples, Italy, for two hours on Thursday before making a dramatic escape through an underground tunnel leading to the city's sewer system.
The incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m. local time when the heavily armed thieves stormed the bank, taking staff and customers captive. Authorities were promptly alerted, and a tense standoff ensued as police surrounded the building, working to ensure the safety of the hostages.
After approximately two hours of negotiations, the robbers managed to disappear through a hole in the floor, vanishing into the intricate network of underground tunnels that run beneath the city. Witnesses reported hearing the sound of the thieves escaping through the sewer system, effectively evading capture.
Source: The Guardian
