The Brinks Job: Inside the Daring 1950 Heist That Shook America
On a cold January evening in 1950, Boston became the backdrop for one of the most audacious and meticulously planned heists in American history. The Brinks Job, as it came to be known, involved a group of skilled thieves who pulled off a near-perfect robbery, making off with $2.7 million in cash, checks, and money orders. This staggering sum, equivalent to about $30 million today, marked the Brinks Job as a standout event in the annals of crime. The story of this infamous heist is not just a tale of criminal ingenuity but also one of relentless determination and eventual justice.