By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies
The audacious $30 million cash heist that unfolded at a Los Angeles warehouse on Easter Sunday has left investigators grappling with a perplexing mystery, with experts suggesting that the sheer professionalism of the criminals involved could lead to a dead end in the investigation.
Scott Selby, a Harvard-educated lawyer and co-author of “Flawless,” a book chronicling the Antwerp Diamond Heist, emphasized the level of expertise exhibited by the perpetrators. “This is a group that would have to have a lot of prior experience,” Selby remarked to The Post, drawing parallels to skilled gymnasts honing their craft.
The meticulously executed crime saw the criminals infiltrate the GardaWorld facility in the Sylmar neighborhood by accessing the site through its roof, all without triggering any alarms. Their precision was evident as they breached a safe and made off with an astonishing $30 million in cash, a haul that would weigh a hefty 660 pounds if comprised of $100 bills.
“The fact that they got in and out without anybody noticing speaks volumes about their capabilities,” Selby observed. “And so far, there’s nothing obvious that leads the LAPD and FBI to know who they are.”
The possibility of the heist remaining unsolved looms large, given the extraordinary skill level displayed by the perpetrators and the lack of compelling leads thus far. Selby highlighted the unique challenge posed by stolen cash, unlike distinctive items like diamonds, making it less likely for witnesses to recall specific bills.
Addressing the potential for an inside job, Selby noted the significance of insider knowledge in facilitating such a meticulously planned operation. “What kind of information would the thieves have needed to do this job?” he pondered, underscoring the LAPD and FBI’s task in unraveling the intricacies of the heist.
Drawing parallels to other infamous Los Angeles robberies, including the unsolved $100 million jewel heist from an armored big rig, Selby emphasized the ease with which the GardaWorld thieves could make their loot vanish, complicating the investigative process further.
However, Selby suggested that even the most expertly executed crimes could hinge on a single mistake, potentially providing investigators with a breakthrough. With advancements in forensic technology, such as touch DNA analysis, there remains a glimmer of hope for cracking the case.
While the perpetrators may have orchestrated a sophisticated operation reminiscent of past heists, the allure of a substantial reward for any slip-up could ultimately unravel the mystery behind one of Los Angeles’ largest robberies in history.