Armed Robbers Steal $1.8m from Brinks Truck in Philadelphia Heist

20 articles · Updated · WPVI-TV · Apr 21

Two armed men stole $1.8 million from a Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The suspects, armed with assault rifles, robbed the truck near Torresdale Avenue and fled in a blue Acura SUV, which was later recovered.
No injuries were reported. The FBI is leading the investigation, and no arrests have been made as authorities review surveillance footage and seek tips.

Given a recovered SUV and FBI involvement, what is preventing the capture of these violent robbers?

Is the 'inside job' theory the key to explaining this string of successful Philadelphia heists?

As Philadelphia celebrates its anniversary, are brazen daylight robberies becoming the new normal for residents?

Could this $1.8 million heist finally accelerate the push toward a fully cashless society?

With advanced armor and GPS, how are armored trucks still so vulnerable to brute-force attacks?