Seattle, WA – September 15, 1921: The tangled threads of a daring daylight robbery have finally been pulled tight, as detectives closed in on four suspects in the $25,000 heist of a Seattle bank messenger. The brazen crime, committed on July 14, has shaken the city’s financial district, and authorities are breathing a sigh of relief after the arrests of three men in Seattle, led by Sheriff Matt Starwich. The fourth suspect, James E. Redmond (alias Jimmy Ryan), is still at large, but police are confident they have their man in custody.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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