QUEENS, NY – A daring heist unfolded in the Saint Albans neighborhood of Queens early this morning when two armed men targeted a Brinks armored truck, making off with over $300,000 in cash. The incident took place at a busy Bank of America branch on Linden Boulevard, leaving the community in shock and the bank temporarily closed.
The robbery occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m., during the bustling morning rush hour. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the robbers approached the truck, which was parked on 205th Street. They brandished firearms and demanded money from the vehicle’s driver and a 62-year-old armed guard, who was disarmed during the encounter.
Ralph Gregor, who was working nearby, recounted the sudden influx of police activity. “I was downstairs working when I heard the commotion. By the time I got upstairs, the street was cordoned off, and police had set up a crime scene,” he said.
Investigators revealed that the thieves escaped with three bags filled with cash, a haul estimated to be at least $300,000. Despite the audacity of the robbery, no one was injured during the incident, a fact that provided some relief to those in the area.
“This kind of thing doesn’t usually happen here,” a local resident remarked. “It’s shocking, especially at that time of day.”
The suspects fled the scene in a getaway vehicle, speeding down Linden Boulevard. As of now, they remain at large, prompting an intensive search by law enforcement to bring them to justice.
The brazen nature of the crime has left many in the community on edge, questioning the safety measures in place for transporting large sums of money. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue to investigate.
The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerabilities of armored truck operations, especially in urban environments where traffic and pedestrian activity can complicate security protocols.
The Brinks company and local authorities are working closely to review surveillance footage and gather any leads that could help identify the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing, and police are hopeful that the public’s assistance will lead to a swift resolution.