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Failed PNC Bank Robbery in Wiesbaden Leaves $5,000 in Damages

A brazen overnight attack left a bank entrance shattered—but the robbers escaped empty-handed. Now, investigators are piecing together how it went wrong.

The image shows a manhole cover on the side of a street in Dublin, Ireland. The cover is made of...
The image shows a manhole cover on the side of a street in Dublin, Ireland. The cover is made of metal and has text inscribed on it.

Manhole Cover Attack on Bank Fails - Suspects Flee - Failed PNC Bank Robbery in Wiesbaden Leaves $5,000 in Damages

Two unknown men attempted to rob a TD Bank in Wiesbaden overnight. The attempt was unsuccessful, but the attack resulted in visible damage to the bank's glass door. Police are currently investigating the incident.

The assailants targeted the PNC Bank branch in the early hours, hurling a heavy manhole cover at the building's entrance. Witnesses later reported seeing two men in hooded jackets fleeing the scene.

A security service discovered the broken door during a routine inspection. Initial estimates suggest the attack caused around $5,000 in property damage. Police have confirmed that the attempted robbery was unsuccessful.

No similar failed bank robberies with estimated financial losses have been recorded in Wiesbaden over the past two years.

The investigation into the attempted robbery is ongoing. Authorities are reviewing witness statements and assessing the damage. No arrests have been made as of yet.

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