Ep.3 The Great Brinks Robbery

On January 17, 1950, a group of criminals break into the Brinks building and in about 30 minutes have disarmed 5 employees and escaped with half a ton of cash, checks and securities totaling over $34 million in today’s money. Investigators are left with few leads and are desperate to find these criminals before the statute of limitations runs out. Will the criminals get away with the crime of the century? Find out in this week’s episode: The Great Brinks Robbery. 

 

Show Notes 

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