Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The 10 Greatest Robberies of All Time

1. Central Bank of Iraq 2003- The day before the United States bombed Baghdad nearly US$1 billion was stolen from the Central Bank of Iraq.

2. Boston Museum 1990- Two men dressed as police officers, stole $300 Million worth of paintings.

3. Knightsbridge Security Deposit 1987- Two men requested to rent a safe deposit box, then subdued the manager and stole a now worth $111 million.

4. Kent Securitas Depot 2006- The manager was abducted by police impostors, and then $92.5 million was stolen.

5. Great Train Robbery 1963- A 15 gang member stole the US equivalent of $74 million from the Royal Mail's Glasgow to London traveling post office.

6. Banco Central in Brazil 2005- A gang tunneled 255 ft. up to the bank and took $69.8.

7. Northern Bank 2004- Bank officials were threatened and their families were held hostage until they granted access to $50 million dollars to the Northern Ireland Gang.

8. Brinks mat Warehouse 1983- Crooks were granted access to the warehouse thanks to the security guard being the brother-in-law of the gangs mastermind. The gang made off with $45 million worth of gold.

9. Dunbar Armored 1997- A regional safety inspector masterminds a plot to help steal $18.9 million dollars in cash.

10. Lufthansa 1978- Jimmy Burke an associate of the Lucchese crime family masterminded a plan to be carried out by some of his men. The men stole $5.8 million from the Kennedy Airport.

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