A recent incident at a bank branch in Yekaterinburg ended without injuries or losses after a suspected robber fled the scene. The event was reported by a Telegram channel named Shot, which provided the initial summary of the evening’s drama.
According to the channel, a man dressed in a black scarf, a long black parka, and gloves burst into the bank on Tchaikovsky Street around 6 p.m. on December 26, wielding a double-barreled shotgun. He moved directly toward the manager, demanding all available money while brandishing the weapon. The bank employee did not comply, and the robber’s frustration grew as he was met with noncompliance. In a moment of aggression, he fired a shot toward the ceiling before fleeing the building.
Security personnel pressed the panic button as soon as the assailant ran out. When officers arrived, the thief was nowhere to be found and no injuries or property damage were reported. Law enforcement continues to search for the suspect. (Source: Telegram channel Shot)
Earlier this week, a separate robbery attempt occurred at a bank in the Vladimir region involving a 66-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man. They allegedly broke into the financial institution, threatened staff with an air gun and an air grenade, and demanded money. Bank employees alerted authorities, and the pair were detained. The raider’s son reported that his mother had disappeared two weeks prior and that in a recent phone call she described her participation in some kind of undercover operation. (Source: Telegram channel Shot)
In another note, a person described as a former serial egg thief was detained in Novosibirsk after an unrelated incident. This detail appears in the same sequence of public safety reports circulating on the same information channels. (Source: Telegram channel Shot)
Across Russia, police investigations into bank robberies and related offenses emphasize swift response and coordinated efforts among security teams, local authorities, and financial institutions. The Yekaterinburg case illustrates the challenges urban banks face when criminals attempt to leverage surprise, while officials continue to urge vigilance among staff and customers alike. The broader pattern noted by investigators in multiple regions underscores the importance of rapid alarm triggers, thorough on-site checks, and ongoing monitoring of threat indicators. (Source: Telegram channel Shot)
It remains unclear whether these incidents are connected or part of broader criminal activity across different cities. Local authorities have not released further details about possible suspects or motives. Citizens are advised to report any information to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and to follow updates from verified channels. (Source: Telegram channel Shot)