Six years after the crime, the FBI solves a famous Brink's robbery case

Six years after the crime, the FBI solves a famous Brink's robbery case

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Journalism, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The Brinks Express robbery in Boston, a major heist involving 11 men, was solved by the FBI after six years. Despite the arrests, the stolen money remains unrecovered. The robbers, disguised in masks, executed the crime by bypassing multiple security measures. The case highlights the complexity and persistence of criminal investigations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did it take for the FBI to solve the Brinks Express robbery?

Six years

Seven years

Five years

Four years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men were identified by the Justice Department as participants in the robbery?

Eleven

Ten

Nine

Twelve

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many suspects are currently in custody in Boston?

Four

Five

Seven

Six

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of clothing did the robbers wear during the heist?

Navy type jackets

Police uniforms

Business suits

Casual wear

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the masks worn by the robbers?

They were made of gold

They were Halloween-like

They were animal-themed

They were transparent