On January 13, 2006, four men took 23 hostages and used toy guns to hold off over 300 police officers. While police believed they were in a standard standoff, the crew was busy emptying 145 safe deposit boxes.
Mastermind Fernando Araujo and "The Engineer" Sebastián García Bolster explain their technical innovations, like a custom-made metal press used to breach the vault. Bank Robbers: The Last Great Heist
Despite a near-perfect execution, the group was caught months later after the wife of one of the robbers, Beto de la Torre, informed the police out of revenge for his alleged infidelity. Critical Reception On January 13, 2006, four men took 23
An estimated $20 million in cash and jewelry was stolen, much of which remains unrecovered. Despite a near-perfect execution, the group was caught
: Compares the heist's planning to Ocean's Eleven , noting the "meticulous drawings" and "Danny Ocean style" blueprints used by the crew.
Critics generally praise the film for its stylistic approach and rare access to the criminals.
Scaled models of the bank and tunnels to visualize the escape route.