Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More · Gary Arndt

The Loomis Fargo Heist

February 20, 2026·15 min·1 clip

In 1997, thieves stole $17.3 million from Loomis Fargo but were caught because they flaunted their sudden wealth.

This episode recounts the 1997 Loomis Fargo heist in Charlotte, North Carolina, where employees stole $17.3 million but were quickly caught due to their blatant spending of the stolen cash. It explores the planning, execution, investigation, and ironic downfall of the perpetrators, dubbed the 'Hillbilly Heist.'

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