Breaking Down 3 Historical Heists and Robberies
Elaborate heists may be one of Hollywood’s favorite movie tropes. Yet, unlike most stories told on the silver screen, heists and robberies are actual threats that can strike any financial institution or small business.
With the popularity of fare like Netflix’s Money Heist series, we thought it would be fun to explore some of the strangest, most damaging, and failed heists to date.
Let’s look into three historical heists and how The Security Center, Inc. can help you avoid suffering the fate of these unfortunate targets.
2017’s Chocolate Egg Heist
This one is more recent but is so outlandish that we couldn’t omit it! Everyone love Nutella and Kinder chocolate eggs, right?
Apparently, some thieves in Neustadt, Germany, do. In 2017 a group of thieves stole a haul of 20 tons of Nutella and Kinder eggs (roughly worth $80,000).
At the time, officials in the area warned citizens not to buy chocolates from anyone trying to sell large quantities, and such unconventional sales should be reported to the authorities.
The Dunbar Robbery
The biggest cash heist in United States history occurred in 1997 at the Dunbar facility in Los Angeles. Dunbar is an armored truck company responsible for transporting cash between numerous facilities.
However, six men were able to sneak past security cameras and rob the company’s vault of $18.9 million in cash. The money was loaded in a U-haul, and the criminals almost got away with their heist. That is, until one party member lent out money without realizing the original cash straps were still attached to the bills.
George Leslie and the Manhattan Savings Institution
Architecture is supposed to be a lucrative business. But the funds weren’t enough for George Leslie, an architect turned criminal in the 1800s.
Historians estimate that Leslie’s gang was responsible for nearly 80 percent of the United State’s bank robberies between 1869 and 1878.
One of his biggest planned heists was to be a robbery of the Manhattan Savings Institution. Leslie planned the crime for three years. Yet, in the time leading up to the robbery, one of his own gang members killed him after learning Leslie had slept with the member’s wife.
The gang committed the heist in 1878 without Leslie and got away with $2.7 million dollars.
How Can You Stop Your Institution From Becoming a Part of Heist History?
You want your business or financial institution to be known for its quality customer service not its association with a costly robbery.
Fortunately, with the help of The Security Center, Inc. you can install up-to-date security systems that can help you keep a watchful eye on your location no matter where you are.
Our security experts can help you secure your entry points via access control, upgrade your CCTV security system, and connect your alarms to a remote monitoring system that you can control from a mobile device.
Professional Security System Installations in Texas
Criminals have always been around, and they are only getting craftier. So, it’s essential that your business stays on top of updating outdated security systems.
While there are many DIY security systems out there that offer modern solutions, one improper installation can lead to financial ruin. To stay out of the headlines, you must work with a professional security company for an effective installation.
Protect Your Financial Institution or Business With The Security Center, Inc.
If you’re ready to give your location a fighting chance against crime, let The Security Center, Inc. help. Our security experts can come to your business, conduct a security consultation and help you make the right decisions for your security system upgrades.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation with a member of our team!
