🔫Two masked men used military weapons in a violent robbery spree.
💣They targeted banks and armored cars, striking multiple times a day.
🕵️♀️Law enforcement had no leads on their identities for months.
💰They scored big in their fifth heist, stealing over $41,000.
🚗One witness helped the FBI track them down by following their getaway car.
How long did the Miami Crime Wave last?
—The crime wave lasted for three months, from October 1985 to January 1986.
Were the robbers ever caught?
—Yes, they were eventually apprehended thanks to a witness who followed their getaway car.
How much money did they steal in total?
—They stole over $54,000 in total from their robberies.
What weapons did they use?
—They used military weapons, including assault rifles and shotguns.
Did anyone get hurt during the robberies?
—Unfortunately, one guard was killed in the course of the robberies.
00:06The Miami Crime Wave started in October 1985 and lasted for three months.
01:05The robbers targeted banks and armored cars, using military weapons.
03:56Law enforcement had no leads on the robbers' identities for months.
05:32Their fifth heist was their most successful, stealing over $41,000.
09:16A witness followed their getaway car, providing a breakthrough for the FBI.
