Infamous Loomis Heist of 1997

In 1997, disgruntled Loomis employee David Ghantt and his accomplices executed a daring heist, making off with a staggering $17 million from the company's vault in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ghantt's motivation stemmed from his dissatisfaction with his low-paying job and his desire for a slice of the riches he handled daily. Ghantt, along with co-conspirators, successfully stole the money and attempted to flee to Mexico, but their plan had some critical flaws.

One crucial oversight was their failure to realize that they left behind incriminating security camera tapes, which captured their every move. As the group indulged in lavish spending sprees, including buying expensive cars, mansions, and extravagant items, they drew attention to themselves, and the police began to piece together their activities. In the end, a total of 24 individuals were charged in connection with the heist.

Despite the audacious plot and extravagant spending, the group's paranoia grew, leading to internal conflicts and even plans to eliminate one of their own. Ghantt eventually fled to Mexico but was arrested there. As the investigation unfolded, it was discovered that the robbers had buried large sums of money in various places. While many of the stolen funds were recovered, a mystery $2 million remained elusive.