Brinks Armored Truck Robbed in Miami, Florida

According to the City of Miami Police Department news release, an investigation is going on after a Brinks armored truck was robbed at the Hightops Products Corporation at 1034 NW 23rd Street in Miami, Florida.

An ongoing investigation is underway after police at the City of Miami Police Department are looking into a robbery that occurred on August 30th at the Hightop Products Company Corporation involving a Brinks armored truck. According to authorities the Brinks truck was exiting the Hightop Products Corporation with a money bag, when he was confronted by a black man that was allegedly armed with a high powered assault rifle.

The Brinks employee has told authorities that the man who robbed him is a slim black make, approximately 5'10" tall, and his hair is in dreadlocks. The driver of the getaway car is only known to be a black male. No other features or specifics of the two men have been given or are known at this specific time. The victim stated that the man told him not to make any "foolish moves", took his gun, and then the money bag. When the man fled he got into a white van that was going westbound.

No other information regarding the amount of money stolen was given as of today. The Miami Police Department's Robbery Unit has requested that anyone who knows anything regarding this robbery to come forward to the police station or to call 305-579-6500. You can remain anonymous if you choose to. You can also call Miami Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Police are urging anyone who does know anything about this crime to not apprehend the criminals alone. Please be sure you call the proper authorities beforehand.