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Brink's truck drops $300K on Illinois street; driver claims 50–100 people grabbed cash and fled
- Three bags containing approximately $300,000 fell out of a Brinks truck on Tuesday in Oak Park, a Chicago suburb, while the driver moved southbound on Austin Boulevard.
- The truck's back door opened by unknown means, causing the cash to spill, which led Brinks to file a complaint with local police.
- When Brinks returned to the scene, they observed between 50 and 100 people gathering and fleeing with the money before police could intervene.
- A representative from the Village of Oak Park confirmed that no suspects were in custody as of Friday, despite the estimated $300,000 loss.
- The incident highlights security concerns for cash transport in suburban areas and reveals challenges in promptly addressing public theft during transport accidents.
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DailyTruthReportCrowds in Chicago Loot $300,000 Lost Out of Armored Car
An unexplained oopsie moment involving an armored car led to a feeding frenzy in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. On April 22, the back door of a Brinks Security […] The post Crowds in Chicago Loot $300,000 Lost Out of Armored Car appeared first on The Western Journal.
Brink's truck drops $300K on Illinois street; driver claims 50–100 people grabbed cash and fled
OAK PARK, Ill. (WGN) – An armored Brink's truck dropped about $300,000 on an Illinois street last week, reportedly causing a frenzy among onlookers who rushed to grab the cash. Police were made aware of the incident after a Brink's employee called them on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22. The employee explained that the truck's back doors opened "by unknown means" while driving through the village of Oak Park. In total, three bags of money fel…
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