In Milan, Italy, a 24-year-old man from Bangladesh was arrested after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a UniCredit bank led to him being trapped in the vault overnight. The individual managed to enter the bank during opening hours but found himself stuck inside the vault due to a timed security lock. His predicament began when he attempted to access the safety deposit boxes, only to realize that the lock mechanism would not permit exit until the next morning.

Bank security personnel noticed the thief on their CCTV cameras and promptly notified the authorities around 9 PM on Thursday. Unfortunately for the suspect, the vault’s security features meant that the fire department could not reach him until 6 AM the following day when the timed locking mechanism finally released. The incident highlights the critical role that security measures play in banking, which, while intended to thwart robberies, also had the unintended consequence of trapping the would-be robber himself.

Following his rescue, the suspect faced immediate legal consequences as he was charged with aggravated theft. The event underscores not only the complexities of criminal attempts in highly secure environments but also opens discussions on the challenges faced by migrants in Italy, as they often navigate difficult economic circumstances. Police investigations into the details of the incident are ongoing, aiming to piece together how the situation unfolded and address broader concerns about crime and safety in urban areas.