The crime was discovered at the bank, a branch of HSBC on 13th Avenue between 44th and 45th Streets, that morning, but the break-in probably happened sometime over the weekend, the police said. The bank is closed on Saturday and Sunday, according to its website.

When exactly the theft took place and how many people were involved was not known. Using a preliminary report, the police initially said $280,000 had been stolen, but officials later said that the number would probably change. No arrests have been made.