About this episode

This episode recounts the Great Purolator Armored Express Heist, one of the largest vault thefts in U.S. history that occurred in Chicago in 1974.

Send us Fan Mail Back soon with new episodes! Until then, enjoy this bonkers story originally released in December 2021. On October 20, 1974, one of the biggest vault thefts in U.S. history happened here in Chicago. This is the story of the Great Purolator Armored Express Heist. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Anything purchased through the links below may generate a small commissio...

People in this episode

Host: Chicago History Podcast

Topics covered

• heist
• true crime
• Chicago history
• vault theft
• 1970s crime

Keywords

• Purolator
• armored express
• heist
• vault theft
• Chicago
• true crime
• 1974

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purolator

Places: Chicago

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