In the heart of Flensburg, an intriguing situation unfolded at the "Citti-Park" shopping center on Lilienthalstraße. This isn't your typical shopping center chaos; the night started with a bang that set off more than just alarm bells.
The culprit, or culprits, made a daring attempt on the ATMs of the Nord-Ostsee-Sparkasse and Volks- und Raifeisen-Bank. After finishing their... work on the cash machines, they decided to detonate them around 3:45 am. Their actions didn't just disrupt the ATMs; they also sparked a chain reaction.
Initial reports suggest that the vibration caused by the blast triggered the automatic fire alarm system and the sprinkler system in the building. Jörg Barth, the center manager, estimated that a staggering 15,000 liters of water poured into the arcade before the fire department could manage to shut off the valves. This flood isn't your average spill; we're talking about a potential million-dollar clean-up bill.
As the police rolled in with reinforcements, the area surrounding the shopping center was quickly cordoned off. The crime scene was under investigation by the criminal investigation department. In the morning, all entry points to "Citti-Park" remained blocked off, sending away employees, visitors, and customers back home.
Unfortunately for the police, their manhunt for the perpetrator(s) on the day after the incident was unsuccessful. The identity and whereabouts of the attacker(s) remain a mystery, as well as whether they managed to swipe any cash during their escape.
The explosive ordnance disposal unit was called in to ensure it was safe to enter the building. Preliminary assessments suggested that explosives might still be lurking within, adding another layer of complexity to the case.
Although the police conducted a thorough blockade of numerous highways and access roads around Flensburg, the elusive perpetrators managed to slip through their fingers. Stay tuned for updates in this thrilling case as investigations continue.
Enrichment Data: In these types of incidents, it is not uncommon for the initial blast to cause secondary damage, such as flooding due to burst pipes or compromised building structures. The exact causes and the extent of such damage would need to be assessed by experts. It's also possible that the perpetrators had specific objectives, such as stealing cash or disrupting financial operations. Detailed analysis of the incident and investigation results would shed more light on their motives and conduct.
