Casablanca Bank Heist: Robber Arrested
Ishaango News
Summary
A bank robbery in Casablanca's Ben M’sik area resulted in the theft of 200,000 dirhams and the injury of a security guard. A masked 18-year-old suspect, believed to be under the influence of drugs, stormed the bank during Friday prayer time. He stabbed the security guard before forcing employees to hand over the cash. Police patrolling nearby quickly caught the suspect fleeing the scene. Authorities say the suspect had planned the robbery, anticipating fewer people at the bank during prayer time. The stolen money was recovered, and an investigation is underway. The injured guard was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Casablanca - A brazen bank robbery unfolded in the Ben M’sik district, leaving employees traumatized and a security guard injured. According to Assabah newspaper, the incident occurred midday when a masked individual armed with a knife stormed into the bank branch.
The assailant immediately targeted the security guard, stabbing him to gain control before threatening bank employees and demanding money. Reports indicate the robber made off with approximately 200,000 dirhams. However, his escape was short-lived, as a police patrol swiftly apprehended him near the scene of the crime.
Authorities identified the suspect as an 18-year-old who appeared to be under the influence of psychotropic substances. Investigators believe the robbery was meticulously planned, with the suspect choosing Friday prayer time, assuming reduced staff and customer presence.
According to police sources, the suspect concealed his face before entering the bank and attacked the security guard when confronted. The robber then forced employees to fill a bag with cash from the registers. The injured security guard was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Police searched the suspect's home, seizing phones and computers, and have launched a full investigation to determine all circumstances surrounding the heist.