Armed Robbers Hit Brinks Truck, $1.8M Stolen

0:00It's April 21st. You're listening to California News today, AI-powered local news. Two armed robbers hit a Brings Armored Truck in Philadelphia's Takoni neighborhood Tuesday morning, making off with $1.8 million. It went down around 9.45 a.m. while the truck was servicing a budget financial center. The suspects, both packing assault rifles, jumped out, grabbed the cash, and peeled out in a blue getaway car. This move fast and tracked down what they believe is that same blue Acura SUV. They towed it from near Front Street in Fairmount Avenue in Northern Liberties. Cops swarmed the area right after, pulling the truck over on the roadside in that busy business district. Folks nearby caught some of the action, describing arguments before the car sped off onto the sidewalk. Witnesses told police they saw the whole thing, and stores in the spy guy hit a gunpoint too. Lucky for everyone, no one got hurt. Now the FBI has stepped in to lead the investigation, talking to those

1:00on-scene witnesses, and checking security cameras. Sources say they're piecing it all together from the jump. With the getaway ride and custody but no arrests yet, Philly PD and Feds are pushing hard to lock this down before the trail goes cold. Stay tuned as this unfolds.