A bold daytime robbery has authorities scrambling in Philadelphia after nearly $1.8 million was stolen from an armored truck in a fast-moving heist.
Police say the robbery unfolded around 9:45 a.m. on April 21, 2026, in the Tacony section of the city, along the 7200 block of Torresdale Avenue. According to investigators, two armed suspects carrying assault-style rifles targeted a Brinks armored truck while it was servicing a nearby financial business.
The operation was quick.
Witnesses described a tense scene as the suspects confronted personnel and then fled with a massive cash haul. One bystander said they saw a vehicle speed onto the sidewalk before taking off, adding to the chaos in what is typically a busy commercial area.
Within hours, a major break.
Police sources say a suspected getaway vehicle, believed to be a blue Acura SUV, was located near Northern Liberties, specifically around Front Street and Fairmount Avenue. The vehicle was towed from the scene as investigators began processing it for evidence.
So far, no arrests have been made.
Authorities confirm that no one was injured during the robbery, but the scale and execution of the crime have triggered a major federal response. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has now joined the case and is leading the investigation.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and speaking with witnesses in hopes of identifying the suspects and tracing their movements before and after the heist.
The incident raises serious concerns.
Armored truck robberies of this scale, carried out in broad daylight with high-powered weapons, are rare but highly coordinated. The precision suggests planning, timing, and knowledge of armored transport routines.
For residents and business owners in the area, the question is immediate.
How did this happen in such a public setting without anyone getting caught?
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.
For now, two suspects remain at large, and nearly $2 million is still missing.