Bank robbery london

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Famous uk bank robbers

The gang — later dubbed the Millionaire Moles- were stealing from the safety deposit boxes of the Baker Street branch of Lloyds Bank. How had they managed to access the vault? Planning for the heist began in , Anthony Gavin a year-old London Photographer had the idea to tunnel into the vault at the Lloyds Bank Baker Street.

Based on the Arthur Conan Doyle tale. He set about bringing his plan to life. The first obstacle was the vault. Anthony and the gang he was putting together needed information from inside the vault. Reg Tucker a second-hand car salesman with zero criminal record was tasked with scouting out the bank. The practice at the bank was to leave customers alone in the vault, the contents of the safety deposit box were considered very private.

Reg used his time wisely. Measuring the vault using outstretched arms or an umbrella. Reg provided the gang with a map of the vault, showing the cabinets of security boxes and all the furniture. The second obstacle was obtaining the necessary equipment including a thermal lance and tonne jack.