Sophisticated tunnel heist hits FNB branch in Germiston
A group of robbers carried out a daring and meticulously planned heist at the FNB branch on Victoria Street in Germiston on 22 April 2025 leaving authorities stunned.
The suspects reportedly tunneled into the bank, with the point of entry believed to be from a nearby Nedbank property. Investigators found damage to the floor of the neighboring building, suggesting it served as the launch point for the underground passage.
Once inside the bank, the robbers used industrial grinders to breach two safes, escaping with an undisclosed sum of cash. In a further display of precision, they managed to disable both the CCTV cameras and the alarm system, effectively covering their tracks and delaying detection.
The Germiston SAPS and forensic experts, led by Warrant Officer Sehlangu, swiftly responded to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. However, no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the heist, which has raised concerns over security vulnerabilities at financial institutions in the area.