Gunmen rob Netanya branch of Bank Hapoalim, steal NIS 2 million
Police on lookout for 2 suspects who threatened bank tellers with weapons, robbed bank safe.
By Yigal Hai, Haaretz Corresponent Tags: Israel police Netanya Bank HapoalimTwo masked gunmen robbed a Netanya branch of Bank Hapoalim Wednesday on the Masger Street in the city, taking NIS two million.
During the robbery, the bank's security guard was lightly injured.
Sharon district police maintain that the robbery occurred while the branch, located in the industrial area of the city, was opening for the day. Two gunmen allegedly threatened the bank tellers with weapons to open the safe, and took the money inside.
When leaving the site, the two robbers assaulted the bank's security guard, stealing his personal weapon, and fled from the scene. The security guard was taken to Laniado Hospital in Netanya for further medical assistance.
Police say the case is under the supervision of the Sharon district police, who are conducting searches and investigations to locate the two suspects.
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This was no robbery.The men only took what the bank stole from them.Even the bank of Israel has given notice this week to stop the legal thievery that the banks accomplish.The banks steal,cheat,defraud,pinch and take what is not thiers.Good for these ROBIN HOOD COPIES.
such a corrupt city.. ichsssss