Monday evening, the FBI finally captured Albert ‘Bumpy’ Nussbaum, one of the most wanted men in the country, in a daring operation in Buffalo, New York. The 28-year-old suspect, linked to four bank robberies including a $20,000 heist from the Bank of Commerce Branch on Georgia Avenue NW on June 30, 1961, was cornered by federal agents and local police after a high-speed car chase through downtown Buffalo.
Nussbaum, who was armed and disguised, swallowed some unknown substances in an attempt to evade capture, but agents were able to pump his stomach at a local hospital, securing his arrest. His partner, 33-year-old Bobby R. Wilcoxson, also faces charges related to the robberies, which netted a total of $160,000 in Washington, D.C., and Buffalo and Brooklyn, New York.
Alicia Nussbaum, the fugitive’s wife, sat stunned in the family’s Buffalo home on Monday, surrounded by cigarette stubs and newspapers detailing her husband’s capture. The FBI’s success in apprehending Nussbaum is a testament to the power of teamwork and determination.
Nussbaum’s crimes have left a trail of destruction in their wake, and his capture is a significant victory for law enforcement. The question now is: what will become of the man who once evaded capture for so long?
The FBI’s pursuit of Nussbaum has been ongoing for months, and their efforts have finally paid off. The arrest of this notorious fugitive sends a clear message to those who would seek to evade justice: you will be caught.
The investigation into Nussbaum’s crimes is ongoing, and it’s likely that his capture will lead to further revelations about the extent of his involvement in organized crime. For now, one thing is clear: justice has been served.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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