Events tagged with "jimmy burke"

Historical Events tagged with "jimmy burke"

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Crime & Law

Massive Lufthansa Heist in New York City

December 11th, 1978 46 years ago

A group led by Jimmy Burke executed a heist at the Lufthansa cargo building in New York's JFK Airport, stealing approximately $5 million in cash and nearly $875,000 in jewelry, making it the largest cash robbery at the time. The operation was meticulously planned, involving inside information about the cargo scheduled for shipment and the precise timing of the theft. The robbery was executed without any shots fired and involved multiple accomplices who helped carry out the escape plan.