This Day in History: 22 February 2020
22 February 2006
14 years ago, today, the largest robbery in British history was committed by a gang of at least six men, who stole £53 million from the Securitas bank depot in Kent. On the evening before, two men, dressed as policemen, pulled the manager, Colin Dixon, over as he was driving, and convinced him to get out of his car and enter theirs. Meanwhile, two more men visited Dixon's home, and picked up his wife and son. All three were taken to a farm in West Kent, where the gang threatened the family if Colin refused to cooperate. They were then forced to go to the depot, where Colin helped them avoid the security system, allowing the gang to tie up 14 staff members, load the money into a truck, and drive away.
No one was injured in the robbery. One depot worker was eventually able to contact the police, who launched an investigation and search for the culprits, but since the money stolen was in bills, it was difficult to trace. A £2 million reward was posted for information leading to the arrests of the robbers, and the return of the money. The next day, one man and two women were arrested for having ties with the case, but all three were later released without being charged. Six people were later convicted, with 4 of them receiving a life sentence.
Want to find out more about the largest robbery to ever take place in the United Kingdom? Clickhere for more information, or for an episode from 'Real Crime' about the event, clickhere for part one, here for part two and here for part three.
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