Britain's Biggest Armed Robbery

A step by step journey through some of Britain’s most infamous robberies. Each episode explores what happened across a selection of Britain’s biggest heists and asks the crucial question: 'could they have really pulled it off and escaped with the cash?'

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Britain's Biggest Armed Robbery

First Air Date

February 7, 2017

Last Air Date

February 7, 2017

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

S01E06

The Securitas Robbery

In 2006 Tonbridge, Kent became the scene of the largest ever cash heist in the world. A well organized and heavily armed gang forced their way into a security cash depot at night with the manager, Colin Dixon. He had been kidnapped by the robbers along with his family and held at gun point. The money stolen was a colossal £53 million, the biggest amount of cash ever stolen in a robbery. The police were on the tail of the robbers and found a make-up artist held the key to the investigation. Then within hours of the heist Detectives discovered millions of pounds stashed in various locations. Clue after clue unfolded helping officers blow the lid on the gang in one of the biggest criminal investigations on British soil. This phenomenal story is told through the eyes of night supervisor, Alun Thomas on duty that fateful evening, along with the officers who cracked the case Detective Sergeant Andy Nicoll and Detective Chief Inspector Mick Judge. They also reveal how an inside man in the depot leaked confidential information, making ‘Britain’s Biggest Heist’ possible…

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