NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1950  

* Great Boston Brinks Robbery
* 1st report of the "Crime of the Century"
* Over 2 Million $$$$ stolen

The front page has a two column heading: "$1,000,000 in Cash Seized By 7 Masked Men in Boston".  
While the headline states $1 million in cash was stolen, the actual heist including everything was over $2 million, making it the largest robbery to date within the United States, earning the title: "The Crime of the Century!"

Complete in 54 pages, rag edition printed on high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Very nice condition.

background: The Boston Brinks robbery, carried out on January 17, 1950, was one of the most audacious and meticulously planned heists in U.S. history. A gang of armed robbers targeted the Brink’s Armored Car Depot, making off with approximately $2.7 million in cash, checks, and valuables, a sum equivalent to tens of millions today. The thieves spent months casing the facility, studying security routines, and preparing for the operation, which involved neutralizing guards and bypassing vault protections with precision. Despite the careful planning, investigators were able to gather crucial evidence, and the subsequent investigation became a high-profile, multi-year pursuit that eventually led to the arrest and conviction of most participants. The robbery captured national attention for its scale, sophistication, and the lengthy detective work required to bring the perpetrators to justice, cementing it as a landmark event in American criminal history.