Two armed robbers stole between $700,000 and $800,000 from a Brinks truck outside an H Mart in Elkins Park. The robbery marks the first such incident in Cheltenham Township, raising concerns about connections to other armed attacks on armored vehicles that occurred this summer in Philadelphia. Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals tied to a June 21 robbery of $2 million and are examining other incidents in the area. FBI agents are closely monitoring these events and have successfully recovered significant portions of stolen money.
Cheltenham Township police reported that two armed males stole between $700,000 and $800,000 from a Brinks truck outside an H Mart, marking the first such robbery in the township. Authorities are investigating its connection to four previous armored vehicle attacks in the Philadelphia area this summer. The robbers, armed with an AR-15-style pistol and a handgun, managed to escape with no injuries reported; their abandoned vehicle was found nearby.
Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals from Philadelphia with involvement in a $2 million robbery of a Brink's truck outside a Home Depot on June 21, illustrating increased criminal activity against armored vehicles in the region. Earlier heists included incidents at an Aldi and a Dollar General, which indicate a troubling trend that has authorities concerned.
FBI agent Wayne Jacobs stated, "If this is the type of activity you're going to engage in, if you look at the timeline, six weeks from the time of the incident until the time of the arrest, it's just a matter of time before you're held accountable for your actions." This underscores the law enforcement's commitment to tackle organized crime against armored vehicles.
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