But the James brothers aren't the only bank robbers to become household names. Five days later they were arrested in Ohio. When a man going by the name Brushy Bill Roberts (above, left) surfaced in Texas in 1950 seeking pardon for the crimes of Billy the Kid, the media took notice. In prison he met Fred Barker who was serving a sentence for bank burglary. On the afternoon of November 24, 1971, a nondescript man calling himself Dan Cooper approached the counter of Northwest Orient Airlines in Portland, Oregon. To me, its just natural, given that a. Alarm buzzers and bells, which rang loudly inside and outside of the bank, were one of the earliest. Although rumored to have been a nice guy, he murdered his partner, Nollie Humpy Wortman, after they completed a job. The Bank of Montpelier/Facebook. The Rich Hill Tribune, August 19, 1909. Police caught him 15 minutes later with the knife and 410 in cash stolen from a Tesco in King's Lynn, Norfolk. ", "No. Members of the Palestinian Liberation Organization decided to launch an attack on the British Bank of the Middle East. However, this was invented by a reporter who never even interviewed Sutton. 1. He was arrested in Dayton, Ohio, transferred to the Allen County Jail, and escaped with the aid of gang members who dressed as Indiana policemen and killed Allen County, Sheriff Jess Sarber. 9. The two men had extracted roughly $60,000 from the Savings Association, and though many historians attribute the robbery to being led by Jesse James, it was never officially solved. Forcing the employees to lay on the floor and binding the hands of the banks president, Walter Oakley, they rifled the drawers and vault and made off with about $19,000 in cash. He aligned himself with Baby Face Nelson and Tommy Carroll to rob a Michigan bank, escaping with $30,000. He has also escaped from prison multiple times. When those convictions were overturned (they had been tried together) they have tried again, in separate trials, and again both were convicted. It was the largest amount ever stolen from a bank in U.S. history. In reality, they killed several. Officially the FBI considered the men dead, drowned in the cold waters off Alcatraz Island, but numerous sightings of the brothers were reported over many years in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. Before they left, the Termites started a fire that set off the sprinkler system and flooded the building. Read through and the next time you visit your bank, remember to take a look up and smile for the camera. David S. Grant is the author of several books including "Blood: The New Red." Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The pair robbed numerous banks as well as some gas stations and stores in rural areas. They used dynamite to blast a hole in the roof of the safe deposit vault at United California Bank and looted $30 million in cash and valuables. The driver then sped off, and since the make and model of the vehicle were not reported in the Tribune, it is impossible to determine what speeds were attained, but they were pursued by citizens and police also in automobiles. On that Friday morning, after months of planning two armed bank robbers entered and robbed the North Hollywood Bank of America branch in California. Sometimes you are born into the lifestyle, and for Lester M. Gillis that came at the tender age of 12 when he first shot someone with a gun. Increased security in the aftermath of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing did not prevent Ralph Guarino and colleagues from robbing Bank of America there. The gang were determined to free him, but first they needed cash to fund the break out. He obviously didn't realize the guy who had just walked out of the bank and past him had just robbed the bank. His bank robbery style became known as the Lamm Technique, and was widely imitated by other famous bank robbers, such as John Dillinger. January 14, 1998, 3 Survivors of Geronimo Bank Robbery Testify at Neill Retrial. Answer (1 of 2): Let the Countdown begin: 10. Most historians agree she was completely smitten with him, and willingly joined him as his partner in crime. He began to associate with big time Kansas City mobsters. He married Beryl Hovious, in 1924, but the marriage ended in divorce. The father of a man who was kidnapped was friends with President Franklin D Roosevelt, and as a result the FBI stepped up their efforts greatly to foil this type of crime. He managed to shoot his way to an escape, although his pregnant girlfriend was shot in the thigh. The gang even participated in kidnappings, however this proved to be their downfall. Is it possible he is still alive? Jay, Clarke, Universal Press Syndicate, Chicago Tribune. Here are some of the most notorious bank robberies or robbers in American history. He was convicted of bank robbery in Ohio and sentenced to 15 years in the infamous Ohio State Penitentiary in November of 1930 but escaped and continued his life of crime. Whilst incarcerated, he began to associate with prominent bank robbers such as John Dillinger, Harry Pierpoint and Homer Van Meter. " Will Rogers (1879-1935) " Rev. The exact number of men who entered the town and gathered together in front of the Clay County Savings Association differs; according to accounts it was anywhere from ten to fourteen. Charles Arthur, a.k.a. Parker first met Clyde Barrow at a friends house. For a short while, Nelson was number one on the FBI list of public enemies. He was buried by Dillinger. There's no discussion. 7. . While traveling and searching for new ways to put some money in his pocket for a better life, he stumbled upon Mike . After this he had difficulty holding down a job and began to plan a robbery with a friend. All three were identified by persons who knew them and subsequently captured by the Cleveland police. He was famous for his likable personality and charm. FBI agent Melvin Purvis hunted down Pretty Boy Floyd to an Ohio field. Green was the local postmaster and was of course well known to nearly all of the towns citizens, including Frank. He also stole the Sheriffs new Ford car to make his getaway. North Hollywood shootout, 1997, deadly . ", "I still acknowledge what I've done, but the process and experience of going to prison and finding myself (as well as a purpose in life) has really made it all worth it, relatively speaking. Not fake talking on her phone as a distraction, but carrying on an actual conversation while slipping the teller a this is a robbery note. As in the earlier days in the west, where criminals such as Jesse James gained the sympathy and even the admiration of citizens who agreed with their activities, some of the famous robbers and murderers of the days of the roving gangs became folk heroes among the poor and the outcast of the depression. An illustration from an 1882 book on the lives of Frank and Jesse James and the Younger brothers. Hearst, the heir to millions, was kidnapped and later arrested as an accomplice with the Symbionese Liberation Armyafter they robbed a bank in San Francisco. The year was 2005 and at only 19 years of age, the Cell Phone Bandit, Candice Rose Martinez, was famous for her bank robbery execution. So I never let anyone (not even my wife or best friend) know what I was doing. Whilst in prison he tried to escape with another prisoner. Willie Sutton. When he was paroled he vowed to never see the inside of another prison. Of course Chaz rarely made it to class; instead, organizing bank heists to steal more federal money. When Jesse read newspaper reports of robberies which were attributed to him he often wrote to the papers editor protesting his innocence of the crime in question. The Lord never seeks re- election. 8. . Following his escape from Allen County, Dillinger participated in at least ten additional bank robberies over the course of the next year, was captured again, escaped again, and became a subject of international notoriety. The 300 million yen robbery caught the interest of international media when it took place in 1968. He was paroled in 1932, and began to commit small time robberies with Parker. "She also pocketed a $100 bill for herself. The robbers weren't caught until January 1956. On January 17, 1950, 11 men steal more than $2 million ($29 million today) from the . The men were John, Clarence, and Alfred Anglin, and they did not wear masks. The surviving Youngers were imprisoned, Bob Younger died while in custody in 1889, from tuberculosis. Wikimedia. Where do we find this stuff? 3. The gang of outlaws which included Jesse and Frank James and the Younger brothers robbed banks, trains, stagecoaches, at least one fair, stores, and other victims from around 1867 until 1876, when a bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota went wrong for the criminals. On August 23rd, 1934, Van Meter was ambushed by four police officers and brutally gunned down. Wikimedia. Ted P. Yeatman. Fred Barker and his mother were gunned down by the FBI in their homes, in 1935. Sutton carried on his criminal career whilst on the run, but eventually ended up spending more than half his adult life in prison. The young men produced shotguns and ordered the chief cashier, a man named Birge, and his aides to hand over all available cash. It was the first known instance of an automobile being used as a getaway car following both an armed robbery and a bank robbery. Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker left a trail of dead lawmen and bystanders in their wake during their crime spree of robbery and murder. Gillis would become known as Baby Face Nelson and despite being very short (54) and small (133 lbs) he was a dangerous individual during the golden age of gangsters. During his first brief stint in prison, the director of research wrote the following: This fellow is a criminal of the most dangerous type. Dillinger was charged; however, many claim it was Hamilton who pulled the trigger. Karpis immediately joined them after he was paroled, and together they formed the Karpis-Barker gang. As the gang became notorious, Dillinger rose to the top of the list of Public Enemies, with other members of his gang filling out most of the top ten. The Great Northfield, Minnesota, Raid. To pull it off, a 25-member gang set up a fake landscaping business. Arguably the third largest heist in history, a robbery masterminded by . Also, Starr starred in a silent movie based on his criminal activity titled A Debtor to the Law. The men beat a guard unconscious but were soon apprehended. He died at the age of 52 of throat cancer, and his body was found dumped outside his mother . Nash was a jack of all trades when it came to robbing banks. I probably averaged around $5k per bank. Johnson was sentenced to four life sentences and Neill was again given the death penalty. On September 26, 1933, a total of 10 men, including . Dillinger and his gang, which included for a time notorious gangster George "Baby Face" Nelson, were suspected of robbing $52,000 from the First National Bank in Mason City on March 13, 1934. Nelson also demonstrated a propensity for violence and committed his first known murder during a botched tavern robbery. In 1881, the brothers returned to Missouri. The case eluded officials for decades, until an obituary appeared online and family secrets began to unravel. I enjoyed everything about it so much that one or two weeks later Id be out looking for the next job. Jesse James. Dar Es Salaam Bank - Take the Money and Stroll. Butch and Sundance were alleged to have been killed in 1908 in South America, though their exact fate remains in question. During his criminal career, which was a short and violent one, he was only accused of personally killing one individual, an East Chicago police officer, though his associates killed many more while committing robberies and eluding capture. The most famous of the gangs which used the pass was that known as the Wild Bunch, led by Robert Leroy Parker, also known as Butch Cassidy, and his partner Harry Longabaugh, known to history as the Sundance Kid. Sutton claimed he never actually said it. Karpis continued his armed robbery career, although it became more and more difficult for him to escape capture. made Dillinger a priority and brought him down one night in Chicago by shooting him several times in front of a mob of people, as if Dillinger planned it himself. ; Arrest the Culprit Green. The New York Times. Philip And Matasareanu Were Heavily Medicated During The North Hollywood Bank Robbery Shootout. As a young man, Van Meter became involved in crime after working as a waiter for a short while. The Wild Bunch favored robbing trains, hoping to avoid shootouts in the aftermath of a robbery, and it has been falsely reported that during their career the gang never killed anyone in the course of one of their crimes. They killed at least nine people during their spree, including civilians. Athan G. Theoharis, John Stuart Cox. The most famous aspect of the Lamm Technique was casing the bank before the robbery, and planning getaway routes so as to leave nothing to chance. Liddell: The Kingdom of God is not a democracy. Who wouldnt be curious? In fact, Dillinger was one of the first in his gang to be killed. Professional burglars Amil and James Dinsio with their nephews, brother-in-law, and two other associates, who were good at disarming the alarms, pull off the largest heist in U.S. history. 3. The escapees then travelled to Lima County jail to liberate Dillinger. In 2005-2006, Clay Tumey "studied and perfected the art of bank robbery", never getting caught but still going to prison about five months after his last robbery because he turned himself in, serving "three years and some change". 9 Million was stolen (which translates to $21.6 Million today). 5. Born in 1847 and raised in the "Little Dixie" area of western Missouri, James and his slave-owning family maintained strong . In 1997, a Dunbar Armored Co. employee was fired for tampering with the company's vehicles. Often several different gangs occupied it simultaneously, though they did not coordinate their various nefarious activities. October 18, 2009, Baby Face Nelson. One of the largest bank robberies of all time was committed without the use of force, without any injuries, and without any real chance of catching the perpetrators or recovering the missing cash. Lebanon's civil war was in full swing. Wikimedia. Arthur was a modern day Robin Hood, providing a service for people in need by stealing. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2019, out of 267,988 robberies, 1.4% were linked to banks. They then left the bank with about $7,000 in mostly small bills. Frank surrendered to the authorities later that year and was tried for two robberies, one in Missouri and one in Alabama. Ruth Brown, New York Post. Escaping successfully, Pierpont was involved in several additional bank robberies with Dillinger. Local newspapers led the speculation that the robbery was the work of former Confederate guerrillas, others speculated that the robbers had been from Kansas, so called Redlegs who had been supportive of the Union cause during the recently concluded Civil War. But it was pretty low risk that way, so that was cool with me. He has killed more FBI agents than any other single American citizen. Over the years souvenir hunters chipped away pieces from his headstone, leading it to be replaced several times, often coinciding with the release of yet another film about his career. Because no bodies were ever found, the US Marshal service still considers the escape to be an open case. Shots were fired at the robbers outside while their three companions were still inside, who shot the clerk in the head and fled. Is it strange that every time I walk into a bank I lightly case the joint? Hamilton and the rest of the gang learned that Dillinger had been imprisoned in Allen County prison, in Lima, on bank robbery charges. The year was 2005 and at only 19 years of age, the "Cell Phone Bandit," Candice Rose Martinez, was famous for her bank robbery execution. The post-war violence between the former Confederate supporters and Unionists led to him being a popular figure among the former, despite the frequency and violence of his crimes. It is estimated he stole over $2 million from banks. The Central Bank of Iraq Robbery - $920 million. FBI. Grim bank officials told Hunt that someone had . May 6, 1925, Its an old up! The innovative group of bandits found a weakness in French supermarket Monopri. Hoover wouldnt have to wait long. ", "When my lawyer first brought all my paperwork to me, I noticed that the amount was $100 off for that particular bank. Townspeople raised the alarm and armed men were awaiting the robbers as they exited the bank. August 6, 2012, The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The North Hollywood Bank of America Robbery. In 1909, according to the Rich Hill (Missouri) Tribune edition of August 19, 1909, two perpetrators identified only as young men arrived in front of the Valley Bank of Santa Clara, California, and entered the bank. As such, they've always been pretty intriguing, especially how old-fashioned they are in an age of hacking and cryptocurrencies. Martinez, an attractive college student, would approach a bank teller while talking on her cell phone. Regardless, some of them found more success than others, however, all of them eventually were caught and persecuted. Photo: Stanislav Kozlovskiy / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0. Nelson was arrested for theft and joyriding at age 13, and was sent to a penal school for 18 months. Martinez and her boyfriend would rob 4 banks in Northern Virginia, stealing just under $50,000 before they got caught and prosecuted. Valerio Viccei was the mastermind behind the heist that took place on July 12, 1987 and resulted in a robbery involving $66 million, worth about $154.7 million as of today. Train robberies. 9. One of the thieves, the one who had worn a ski mask, made it as far as Albuquerque, New Mexico before he was arrested two days following the robbery. However, they would discover that the bank's vault had been looted. Karpis nearly met his own violent death when the FBI located him in New Jersey. After many successful bank robberies and kidnappings, Davis was captured and charged with kidnapping. There are many perks to the gangster lifestyle; long life expectancy isnt one of them. The small explosion occurred in public outside the bank, causing witnesses to take notice of the man. When asked why he did it, his response was because it felt good, sometimes for days at a time. Williams and his gang were known for being able to do bank jobs in under a minute. Shutterstock. Jesse James robbed many banks and killed several men, but his legend overshadows his true history. When Guarino was identified as the leader of the robbery he was taken into custody at his home on Staten Island, and within a few days he arranged to work as an informant, transferring information to the FBI and New York authorities on the activities of his various mob contacts. He was executed at the Ohio State Penitentiary in October 1934, after a failed escape attempt left him severely wounded. After another robbery three months later, a composite sketch was finally able to be drawn up and . Baron Lamm died, aged 40, after a botched bank robbery when his gang crashed their getaway car. "Only the Internet. In May 1936, the FBI located Karpis in New Orleans, and surrounded his car. Famous American Bank Robbers. It was the largest bank robbery in U.S. history at the time. Moments later, cops were racing through San Isidro, a leafy, affluent suburb north . At 8.30 in the morning of January 14, 1998, the Brinks truck arrived and the guards were transferring the cash when they were overpowered by the gang assembled by Guarino. Hamilton went on to commit a spree of chaotic, yet lucrative, bank robberies with the Dillinger gang. The skies darkened when Cassidy got close, thats how badass he was during the time of the Wild Wild West. The banks, however, consider this kind of theft an acceptable loss, so that was okay with me being part of the loss that they consider acceptable. Oh-so-coincidentally, the next day, six bandits got into the garage with keys in hand, then tied up . Wikimedia. Bank robberies are a major plot device in films, particularly the once-popular western genre, though in reality bank robberies in the American western frontier days were relatively rare. Volney Davis was the boyfriend of Edna "rabbits" Murray. Hunter. Despite FFR1000 charged, she's an art student with day jobs e.g. "Part of my process did begin with how poorly I thought rich people handled their money. Is it strange that every time I walk into a bank I lightly case the joint? 01/10/2022. The next day, the depot was robbed. They were pursued by a hastily formed posse, and later by Pinkertons, but they eluded the chase. Here are our sources: The Canadian View of the Confederate Raid on Saint Albans. Steven Nickel and William J. Helmer. After linking up with the Dillinger gang, he participated in some other high profile bank robberies. One of the men asked for change for a ten-dollar bill, and as William opened the cash drawer the men produced pistols and demanded that a sack be filled with all the available cash. Riverside deputies were assisted in the high-speed chase by officers of other agencies as it entered Sam Bernardino County. Whether the raid was an act of war or a bank robbery has been debated ever since. He was never caught and the loot from the heist was never found. I wouldn't steal from an individual person because I'm not comfortable with that.
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