Brink's Robbery Quiz

What was Brink's?

• A security equipment manufacturer

• A company that kept money and valuables safe for businesses and banks

• A law enforcement agency

• A bank

How did the robbers gain entry to the Brink's building?

• They used a master key to unlock the doors

• They broke in using force

• They picked the lock cylinders on five different doors

• They had keys made that fit the lock cylinders

On what date did the Brink's Robbery take place?

• January 17, 1947

• January 17, 1950

• January 17, 1948

• January 17, 1949

What did the robbers do to prepare for the heist at Brink's headquarters?

• They dug a tunnel to the building's vault

• They secretly went inside several times before the heist to learn about the place

• They hacked into the security system

• They bribed the security guards

Where was the Brink's headquarters located when the robbery took place?

• Federal Street

• Prince Street

• Boston Street

• Brink's Avenue

What did the robbers do to learn more about the Brink's building's interior and operations?

• They interviewed former employees

• They used binoculars from nearby rooftops to observe the building

• They installed hidden cameras inside

• They posed as security consultants

What vehicle did the robbers use for the Brink's Robbery of 1950?

• A) A stolen police car

• B) A green Ford truck

• C) A red sports car

• D) A black van

What was the estimated value of the money stolen during the Brink's Robbery in today's U.S. dollars?

• A) About 10 million dollars

• B) About 20 million dollars

• C) About 30 million dollars

• D) About 40 million dollars

What did the robbers do to make their escape more difficult to follow?

• A) They wore masks

• B) They used a smoke bomb

• C) They blocked a road with a car

• D) They changed their clothes

What ultimately led to the downfall of the robbers involved in the Brink's Robbery?

• A) They were caught on camera

• B) They left fingerprints at the scene

• C) They turned on each other

• D) They spent the money too quickly