BREAKING! HOSTAGE SITUATION IN BERLIN! BOMB THREAT!

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The bank robber is loud "Berliner Morgenpost" be in possession of a bomb and have threatened to blow up the building in the air. Heavily armed police officers are stationed outside the bank.

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Zehlendorf-Mitte is located in the state of emergency. The Greek restaurant "Symposium" in the Martin Buber Street reported cancellations of reserved tables. Woolworth also at the corner of Teltow dam has since been closed because of Absperrkreis was extended. Dealers complain about lost sales. Is still unclear how long the hostages will take time. Meanwhile, three ambulances behind the bank branch.

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Since mid-Zehlendorf half hours is completely paralyzed. Many people do not know how they get home. The only option is the S-Bahn.

Behind the bench, two ambulances. The special forces hold off on especially before the building where the bank branch is located.

Updated 1 minute ago 21/12/12, 18:44 HOSTAGE
Bank robbers in Berlin demands one million euros
A man has robbed a bank in Zehlendorf. He has a hostage, threatening to blow up the building. The Morning Post reported live.

Fear and Loathing in Berlin-Zehlendorf: A man has three days before Christmas Eve to rob a bank and took an employee hostage.

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Robbery: Crime in Frankfurt City - offender escapes
Zehlendorf-Mitte is located in the state of emergency. The Greek restaurant "Symposium" in the Martin Buber Street reported cancellations of reserved tables. Woolworth also at the corner of Teltow dam has since been closed because of Absperrkreis was extended. Dealers complain about lost sales. Is still unclear how long the hostages will take time. Meanwhile, three ambulances behind the bank branch.

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Since mid-Zehlendorf half hours is completely paralyzed. Many people do not know how they get home. The only option is the S-Bahn.

Behind the bench, two ambulances. The special forces hold off on especially before the building where the bank branch is located.

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The culprit apparently asked a million euros. The Berliner Morgenpost learned from security sources.

Last Edited by Ger_reG on 12/21/2012 12:47 PM

i hope it's not related to this:

Salafists threatening kidnappings

[link to www.tagesspiegel.de]

but more seems like a "normal" bank robbery, although i don't think police would tell us now

Srsly, who robs a bank these days?

just saw live pictures on TV, the german SEK is there and they are heavily armed! MP's, big machine guns, shields, they are prepared for every situation it seems

some pictures:
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Last Edited by Ger_reG on 12/21/2012 01:04 PM

Hope they deal with it like we do:

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FF to 0.56.

Have fun :)

are your banks open this late?

the situation started about 3 hours ago, it was late afternoon in germany

Bank robbery in Zehlendorf. The perpetrator threatened to blow up the building in the air. The city is holding its breath.

Short found 16 clock of the gangsters had stormed into the office of Deutsche Bank on Teltower dam. Police officers, including the SEC, and firefighters moved to a large deployment. About 16.30 clock a police spokesman confirmed: "The perpetrator has a container here, in which a bomb could be. He utters threats. An employee is held by him in the bank. "Probably the store, another 20 employees could escape or were released. Officials blocked off the entire [link to www.berliner-kurier.de]

german police today isn't known for using their guns easily, but they are well trained

i'm sure he will give up soon

..Two employees - a man and a woman - were saved before the offender from the ground floor through a side door and escape to the police. They were questioned by investigators. 20 more employees from the upper floor could also bring in security. Another man who was probably the store, in the evening in the hands of the hostage-taker.

A large contingent of police officers at about 400 moved. A specially convened for such cases "Einsatzstab serious crime" took command. Also, a special task force (SEC), and snipers were in position on site. Negotiators group of SEC made in the early evening on the way and tried to take contact with the perpetrator. When negotiators are psychologically trained employees of the police, which are used for conversati \
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I guess it's time for Germany to outlaw guns.

"We try to solve quickly and easily," said a police spokesman for BZ The bank robber to be late 20 years old, his hostage is 40 years old. The wife of the hostage is psychological care.

Bank robber takes hostage

...Meanwhile, there are details on the schedule of the assault: about 15.30 clock enters the bank robbers. He is the only customer of the branch will close in 30 minutes. He goes to a switch in his hand he has a pocket, claiming to have a bomb in it. The gangster asks money from the clerk behind the counter.

The 20 or so colleagues of Bankers recognize the situation, flee through a side entrance on the first floor and alerted the police immediately. The doors are closed. Heard the first sirens, the bank robber takes the staff hostage.

The police engaged in a large deployment. Special Forces with dogs come to the site, an ambulance, a rescue vehicle, explosives specialists. Officials block the intersection widely. The traffic comes to a standstill. Nine bus routes nee..

[link to www.bz-berlin.de]

ok.. it takes long! i guess it is the negotiations going on. at least most people escaped in time

thanks Treyfish!

yep neogations still going on, one hostage left, perpetrator want to have one million euro and safe conduct (hope thats the right translation)

[link to www.tagesspiegel.de]

ok i m going to pin it

thx!

wow one star! thanks! i like stars

I know right? That's so 1920's

A world of craziness.

I'll give ya more stars

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Oh look! We have footage!

lol good one

I thought these places like Berlin was a safe place considering the stricked gun laws.

Crazy people don't give a shit about laws......

This is a bank robbery.. very different from crazy people shooting around