A Brinks security truck in Chicago recently caused a cash-collecting feeding frenzy when it dropped god knows how many bags of cash all around its usual route. Passersby instantly claimed the money, creating a free-for-all as they most likely absconded with over $300,000. The traumatizing incident last fall occurred in the Village of Oak Park. A massive throng almost immediately swarmed the scene, gaudily dashing to scoop up the freer, greener money raining down all over the thoroughfare.
The security truck, which was found to be a Brinks security truck, lost three bags of US currency. This Newark loss was found a little over an hour after the bags dropped off the truck. After learning about the incident, security company officials sent representatives back to the site. They found a massive audience willingly getting excited about sucking wealth out of the place.
What the police report does not show is a wild melee. As many as 50 to 100 officials took off on foot or in vehicles with the money.
“Three bags full of United States currency fell out.” – police report
As of Friday, no one had yet been arrested in relation to the crash. We received verification of this from a spokesman for the Village of Oak Park. Witnesses told 11Alive news about a chaotic scene where people ran around trying to collect everything before police showed up.
The Oak Park police department has been as far as tracking this off and looking to identify the players and find those culprits. The incident has raised questions about security measures and protocols. People are rightfully asking what we have done to prevent something like this from happening again.
“50 to 100 people removing money from the scene and fleeing the area on foot and in vehicles.” – police report
The Brinks truck’s unexpected drop-off not only led to a significant loss for the security company but ignited discussions about theft and community responsibility. As police conduct their ongoing investigation, community members are still processing the surreal and tragic incident that played out on the streets of their neighborhood.