Chapter 273

A group of police officers secured the scene with caution tape. Snipers and the SWAT team were on standby at hidden places, ready to strike. Just three minutes ago, Teinbury City Hall received a report. The informant provided a video of the bank's interior. It was evident that the video was taken from the criminals' perspective. The chief of the police department, Paul Truman, had to take immediate action to tackle a provoking taunt like this. He led his team and rushed to the scene. Holding a loudspeaker, he shouted toward the bank, "Listen up, brats. All of you are surrounded—none of you can run away. Hurry up and turn yourselves in. There's still a chance for leniency!" His voice echoed throughout the scene, inducing anxiety within the people nearby. In a car behind him, technical specialists analyzed the bank's layout and discussed relevant strategies. Suddenly, the main door of the bank opened. Immediately, police officers raised their weapons, prepared to handle any possibl