Third Bank Heist in Days: Safe Boxes Looted in German Brazen Raid

Police are investigating a third bank robbery in western Germany within a week. The latest target was a Sparkasse bank in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. On Tuesday, thieves emptied four private safe-deposit boxes. Officials say the robbery happened during business hours. This follows two similar robberies at other Sparkasse branches in the region last week. In each case, the thieves targeted secure customer boxes, not the bank's main cash reserves. The Sparkasse is a major network of public savings banks in Germany. Authorities have not confirmed if the crimes are connected. An investigation is ongoing.