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On This Day in 1950, Thieves Stole Millions in a Famous Robbery That Took Years for the Police to Solve
On the evening of January 17, 1950, thieves entered the building of the Brink’s security company in Boston’s North End. They entered smoothly, seven armed men quickly tying the hands and taping the ...
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The Great Brink’s Robbery, and the 70-year-old question: What happened to the money?
It took almost six years for authorities to arrest the gang that pulled off the Brink’s job, which gave the robbers plenty of time to squander their ill-gotten gains. At least one suspect bought ...
Brinks Mat robber shot in neck and paralysed in 'murder plot'
Allen was convicted and jailed for his part in the 2006 raid on a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent, which became known as ...
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On This Day in 1950, Thieves Stole Millions in a Famous Robbery That Took Years for the Police to Solve
However, Sandy Richardson, another of the Brink’s gang, maintained it was well worth the trouble. “Sure it was worth it,” he said. “Hey, have you ever had a hundred grand all your own for ...