#2 City Bonds Robbery
2nd May 1990- London, UK: £292 million
This robbery was one of the greatest in history, because of how it was done.
John Goddard, a messenger who worked for broker Sheppards, was mugged whilst carrying a briefcase on a quiet London street.
The most important thing, the contents of that briefcase contained £292 million in bearer bonds
The messenger was delivering the briefcase from banks and building societies. Because of the nature of bearer bonds, whoever is carrying them is deemed the owner.
Goddard was held at knifepoint, while another thief made off with 301 Treasury bills, most valued at £1 million each.
Keith Cheeseman was arrested in connection to the crime and received a 6 and a half year sentence.
Police believe that the mugging was carried out by Patrick Thomas, but he was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head before he could be charged.
All but 2 of the bonds were recovered after police and the FBI infiltrated the gang responsible.
