This Day in History: The Great Brinks Robbery of 1950, an Almost Perfect Crime
January 13, 2022
By: Kaysey A. Richardson On January 17, 1950, the Great Brinks Robbery became one of the largest armed robberies in United States history. Leaving very few clues, thieves disappeared after stealing $2.7 million. And they almost got away with it…almost. Planning the Heist The idea of the heist originated from...