Six-member theft gang arrested in Heilbronn – million-euro damage
Following a bank robbery in Güglingen in August, a theft gang is being held in custody pending trial. The group is suspected of plundering several safe deposit boxes and committing further burglaries.
Bank robbery in Güglingen solved
According to swr.de, a six-member theft gang was arrested following a break-in at a bank branch in Güglingen. The perpetrators plundered several safe deposit boxes in August of the previous year, causing damage in the millions. A 19-year-old bank employee is believed to have used his insider knowledge to facilitate the break-in.
The investigation led from the employee to five other men aged between 18 and 25 years. All six are now being held in custody pending trial, as police announced. A 23-year-old attracted particular attention: investigators found a larger quantity of drugs on him.
The gang is suspected of several further offences in the Heilbronn region. These include the attempted break-in of a cigarette machine, a theft in a supermarket and a break-in at a business in Bad Rappenau, where the men stole cash and drinks. During house searches, officers seized approximately 10,000 euros in cash, two cars and several designer clothing items. The precise involvement of each individual in the individual offences remains the subject of ongoing investigations.
Source: Die Zeit Kriminalität