The Guardia Civil is investigating a robbery at a bank branch in Catoira in the province of Pontevedra. According to consistent local reports, the incident took place at around 9.00 am on 2 September 2026 . A lone robber entered the branch, threatened employees and at least one customer with a pistol and demanded cash. He took an as-yet-undisclosed sum and left the building. He then fled on a motorcycle in an unknown direction.
The authority is investigating robbery involving violence and threats. According to the information available so far, investigators are examining, among other things, whether the pistol used was a real firearm or a replica. Evidence from the scene and CCTV footage are being analysed. Witnesses described the suspect as tall; there is currently no indication of possible accomplices. No information has yet been released about the registration number or distinctive features of the getaway motorcycle.
The bank branch is in the centre of Catoira. The incident caused considerable unease among local businesses. At present, there is no specific information about injuries. No arrests have been made so far, and investigators have not disclosed details of the amount taken.
In recent months, isolated attacks on retail outlets or investigations into bank robberies have been reported in Galicia and other regions of Spain. The Guardia Civil says, however, that there is currently no confirmed link between the incident in Catoira and other cases. The investigation is focused on identifying the perpetrator through forensic evidence and analysing video footage and witness statements.
The next steps are to establish whether the weapon was genuine and reconstruct the escape route. The Guardia Civil said it would provide updates on relevant developments once reliable findings are available. Until then, key points remain unclear: the exact amount stolen, the suspect’s identity and whether he had any accomplices. The investigation is ongoing.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).