History-Making Heists

Lindsay Patross

Lindsay Patross

Millions of dollars stolen, some of it never recovered. Rare art taken in the night. How did the bad guys get away with it? Could these crimes be pulled off today?

Do you ever wonder how the bad guys got away with it?

How are they able to infiltrate a bank and escape with millions of dollars? How can just two thieves get away with some of the rarest art pieces in the world? In this episode of “History-Making,” former FBI agent and author Scott Decker explains what goes into a successful heist and if these grand getaways could happen today.

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