The Encyclopedia of Robberies, Heists, and Capers (Facts on File Crime Library)

Contains over 250 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about some of the world's most famous robberies, the people who committed them, and the cops. Includes photographs and a bibliography. "The Encyclopedia of Robberies, Heists, and Capers provides an engaging review of the world's most famous robberies, the felons who committed them, and the men and women who brought the criminals to justice. More than 250 entries, 70 photographs, and an extensive bibliography make The Encyclopedia of Robberies, Heists, and Capers a must-have crime reference for students, crime historians, and crime buffs alike."--BOOK JACKET Contains over 250 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about some of the world's most famous robberies, the men and women who committed them, and the people who solved the crimes, and includes photographs, and a bibliography More than 250 entries cover famous robberies worldwide, along with profiles of the felons and law-enforcement officers involved. Introduction • vii Entries A-Z • 1 Bibliography • 337 Index • 343