At least four people were behind the robbery at bol.com's distribution centre. A 'considerable amount' of items were looted.
The robbers drove into the car park of the distribution centre in Waalwijk on Sunday morning 19 July at around 08:15. Two security guards present were threatened with a firearm and then taken hostage. They did not manage to free themselves and raise the alarm until around 14:50. Several other bol.com employees were present in the building on Pakketweg that day. They did not experience anything of the robbery.
The perpetrators stole a large amount of valuable goods. These were taken in a truck they brought with them
The police say they are busy investigating the robbery. This involves studying camera footage and calling in the expertise of police specialists. Witnesses have been interviewed and extensive trace investigation has been carried out in the DC.
