Attila Ambrus: The Whiskey Robber

Attila Ambrus: The Whiskey Robber

In 1988, Attila Ambrus escaped communist Romania by clinging to a train and reaching Hungary. Despite being a terrible goalie, he joined a hockey team, working odd jobs like cleaning and sleeping in the locker room. To make money, he dug graves, smuggled items, and eventually turned to robbing. After a successful post office heist, he became "The Whiskey Robber" for his pre-robbery Johnnie Walker ritual. He had a flamboyant style, handing roses to bank tellers and even sending wine to the police chief. Ambrus committed over 20 heists, once impersonating a cop. Despite a daring jailbreak, he was recaptured after more robberies, totaling 29. After serving 12 years in prison, Ambrus was released, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

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