A robbery response drill was held at Shimane Bank’s Yasugi branch on the 15th, recreating the performance of the robber and the employees’ response. After the drill, guidance was provided on preserving fingerprints and checking the area around the security button.
A robbery response drill was held on the 15th at Shimane Bank’s Yasugi branch in Yasugi-cho, Yasugi City, and 15 employees reviewed their responses to an emergency.
The man acting as the robber wore sunglasses and a mask, was dressed in a navy jacket and jeans, and shouted, “It’s a robbery, put your hands up,” while holding a replica handgun. The employees pressed the emergency alarm button connected to the 119 emergency number and, after receiving the bag, reported the situation to the police.
After the drill, investigators and others provided feedback, advising that items touched by the robber should be preserved because they may retain fingerprints. Guidance was also provided on how to use color balls when the robber flees.
Eika Kano (狩野 瑛香), who played the robber, said the performance was intense and frightening, and that she would like to review the locations of the security buttons inside the branch going forward.