February 29, 1932, Washington D.C. – In a brazen daylight heist, professional cracksmen left the Washington Savings Bank in Tenth Street shaking its foundations. Between Saturday afternoon’s 3 o’clock closing and this morning’s 8 o’clock opening, the thieves executed their plan with military precision, leaving behind a trail of evidence that would be the envy of any amateur.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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