The Great Modern Train Robbery: Thieves Steal $200 Million a Year Recent spates of train robberies in the US have left many wondering how such brazen crimes can occur right under their noses.
Over $200 million worth of goods are stolen annually, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find complex circumstances that speak to deeper issues plaguing society.
The modern train robbery is not just about opportunistic thieves exploiting lax security measures; it's also a symptom of a broader pandemic era shift in organized crime.