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Bank robbers in Naples, Italy, held 25 hostages for over two hours before making a dramatic escape through a tunnel, according to a police source speaking to AFP.
The robbery took place at around 11:30 am on Thursday at a branch of the French bank Credit Agricole. The three robbers, one of whom was “certainly armed,” stormed into the bank, taking both employees and customers hostage.
The terrifying ordeal unfolded as the robbers forced their victims to comply, but law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene.
Michele di Bari, the Prefect of Naples, confirmed in a statement that all the hostages were freed shortly after 1:30 pm, without serious injuries. Fortunately, no one was physically harmed during the hostage situation, though the atmosphere was tense.
In a bid to free the hostages, police resorted to breaking windows, as shown in footage from local media. Despite their swift intervention, the robbers escaped through a tunnel, according to the police source.
It remains unclear whether the criminals managed to escape with any stolen goods. Investigations are ongoing, but the incident has left the community on edge, highlighting the daring and unexpected nature of the heist.
