Lýðveldisbankaránið

Lýðveldisbankaránið, commonly known as the Reykjavik Bank Robbery, was a significant criminal event that occurred in Iceland on October 11, 2008. The robbery targeted the National Bank of Iceland (Landsbanki) branch in Reykjavik. Two masked individuals entered the bank and demanded money.

The perpetrators managed to escape with a substantial sum, though the exact amount was never officially disclosed by the police. The robbery was notable for its audacity and the relative rarity of such crimes in Iceland, which is known for its low crime rate. The incident caused considerable public concern and media attention.

An extensive police investigation was launched immediately following the robbery. The perpetrators, however, were not apprehended at the time, and the case remained unsolved for a period. The lack of immediate arrests and the unusual nature of the crime fueled public speculation and discussion.

In the years following the robbery, there were further developments and investigations related to the incident. While some individuals were questioned, a definitive resolution that led to convictions for the main perpetrators of the bank robbery itself remained elusive. The Lýðveldisbankaránið continues to be remembered as one of Iceland's most infamous and least resolved major crimes.