💰A group of 11 men planned and executed the Brinks robbery, making off with millions of dollars.
🔒The crew spent months casing the Brinks building, studying schedules and patterns.
🚚They stole a truck to use as their getaway vehicle and practiced their route multiple times.
👥Each member of the crew had a specific role in the heist, including strong arms, lookout, and getaway driver.
🔒🚪To access the money, they had to bypass five locked doors, stealing lock cylinders to create keys.
Was anyone ever caught or convicted for the Brinks robbery?
—Although there were suspects and investigations, no one was indicted for the robbery. The crew managed to outlast the statute of limitations for the crime.
Did they ever recover any of the stolen money?
—No, the stolen money was never recovered. Despite efforts to locate it, the whereabouts of the loot remained a mystery.
How did the crew plan their escape route?
—The crew spent months planning and practicing their getaway route. They meticulously planned every detail, ensuring they would be able to escape undetected.
Were there any obstacles they had to overcome during the heist?
—One of the main obstacles was accessing the money, which was located on the second floor of the building behind multiple locked doors. They overcame this by stealing lock cylinders to create keys.
What happened to the crew members after the heist?
—Some crew members were involved in subsequent criminal activities, while others went their separate ways. As time passed, tensions and rifts within the group became apparent.
00:00On January 17, 1950, a group of 11 men executed the Brinks robbery, stealing millions of dollars from the Brinks building in Boston.
01:28The crew spent months planning and casing the building, observing schedules and patterns.
02:36They stole a truck and practiced their getaway route multiple times to ensure a successful escape.
02:59Each member of the crew had a specific role, including strong arms, lookout, and getaway driver.
03:57To access the money, they had to bypass five locked doors, stealing lock cylinders to create keys.
