Famous Thieves of the world

 

Whether in books, newspapers or movies, thieves are one of the most fascinating characters of all time. They live a dangerous but exciting lifestyle full of risks and uncertainties.

You must be familiar with the leading and popular robbers of today, but you know that it is an old profession and was equally famous during the historical era.

Here is a list of the most famous thieves in history who were known to not only live an adventurous and exciting lifestyle, but also to have led the most famous heists in history.

The most famous thieves in history:

1. Butch Cassidy:

Butch Cassidy was the leader of one of the famous robbery gangs, the Wild Butch Gang. Together with their partner Sundance Kid, the pair became famous for famous historical heists. The pair and their group became famous for stealing from trains and banks. The group soon became hot targets of Pinkerton's detective agency and then flew to the United States. The duo is believed to have died in Argentina during a shootout2. Ma Barker:

Full name Arizona Donnie Barker was Ma Barker famously known as Kate Barker. Although she was a lady, she was the ringleader of the famous Barker Gang. It has also been featured in historical films, songs and literature.

According to historical President J. Edgar Hoover, she was one of the smartest robbers who didn't actually pull off any robbery herself, but was the planning authority behind her team.

3. John Dillinger:

He was considered as a notorious gangster of America who robbed around 24 banks and 4 police stations with his team of gangsters. In the Great Depression, he stood at the top among many famous thieves such as Clyde, Baby Face Nelson and Bonnie.4. Jesse James:

He was a famous bank and train robber and among the famous robbers of the Wild West. There are even pictures of Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck starring on the big screen of this thief. There was even a younger brother of the robber named Frank James, who supported him in various robberies. James was killed by one of his gang members. His killer Robert Ford wanted all the glory of Jesse James and therefore killed the famous thief.5. Clyde and Bonnie:

Like other famous and notorious thieves, even Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Elizabeth were a couple known to wreak havoc across the United States. They were famous period robbers of the time.

In addition to the robberies, the duo carried out a series of robberies of rural gas stations, small shops and banks with their gang members. A famous Jay – Z and Beyonce song was planned to reference the duo.

6. Colton Harris-Moore:

While most of history's famous robbers carried out bank robberies, Harris-Moore became famous for robbing hundreds of private residences, boats, small planes and cars.6. Colton Harris-Moore:

While most of history's famous robbers carried out bank robberies, Harris-Moore became famous for robbing hundreds of private residences, boats, small planes and cars. He instilled terror among the residents and was therefore also popularly known as the Barefoot Bandit. because most of his robberies were committed while barefoot.

He was convicted of his crimes in 2012 and is known as one of the biggest robbers among the residents.

7. Baby Face Nelson:

The original name of this gangster is Lester Joseph Gills, who was a famous robber and got his nickname Baby Face Nelson because of his highly youthful experiences. It is known that the thief once helped John Dillinger escape from prison

8. Doris Payne:

She is a famous thief who was known throughout the region. During her five-year career, Payne focused on a number of luxury boutiques and stores. She made a lot of money by pretending to be a rich customer looking for her engagement ring, resulting in a big heist. Despite having such robberies for years, she was jailed for two years at the age of 83.9. Carl Gugasian:

With a net worth of $2 million in stolen money and goods, he is a famous historical thief. Since many cars were stolen in the series, this thief entered a high-profile robbery project that targets banks and other high-end financial institutions. He only carried out robberies on Fridays and was therefore popularly known as the Friday Night Robber. . During the robberies, he covered his face with a mask to hide his true identity. He was once arrested for a robbery, but when he was free, he engaged in such activity again.10. Albert Spaggiari:

The famous Catch Me If You Can film was captured on the lifestyle and work of the famous thief Alberto Spaggiari. His biggest heist was the one that took place at Société Générale, where he and his team penetrated an eight-meter tunnel enclosed in a sewer. But the robber and his group were arrested and imprisoned

11. Jesse Woodson James:

The famous criminal from the American Civil War had his unique ways for each heist. It resulted in numerous luxury train and bank robberies during the 19th century. He was a premium robber. But it was created by one of his team members. A member of his team had problems with the heist method, so he killed him in a group heist.

12. Bill Mason: Bill Mason is one of the most successful thieves in history who has gained recognition for numerous successful robberies. His most popular heist was the theft of the gold medal of the famous athlete Johny Weissmuller. It is believed that the medal was later returned to the thief by mail to the winner.13. Veerappan:

Veerappan, one of the most popular and feared thieves of western India. He was not only popular and successful but also the most wanted robber in Indian history who lived in the southern forests of India for almost 20 years. Veerappan operated numerous species of wild game, smuggled thousands of tons of sandalwood and ivory and even killed the strongest forests. officer. He was eventually killed in the encounter, but his terror still resonates among the villagers.

14. Vicenzo Peruggia: While you would always cherish and cherish the timeless Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, this painting was once stolen by the famous robber Vicino Peruggia.

He used to work in a gallery and steal a painting by day, hiding his identity and decorating the uniform of a senior officer. He even successfully smuggled the painting into Italy. The painting remained there for several years. But eventually the thief and the painting were caught and he was imprisoned.15. Frank William Abangale, Jr:

He is perhaps the only thief to achieve success equal to what he achieved during his heist run. Frank is one of the most clever thieves in history and his cunning has resulted in numerous frauds of millions of dollars from financial institutions.

He became famous for carrying out check fraud in 26 countries in just five years. Frank began his criminal career at the age of 16. He gave rise to one of the biggest heists and when he was caught by the FBI, he went to the honest profession of running a financial consultancy. 16. Francois Villon:

Francois was a famous robber of the 15th century. He spent his childhood as an orphan, but was later adopted by a wealthy official. He was an intelligent student but turned to crime and joined a gang of robbers known as the Gang Des Coquillards.

Francois looted numerous public offices and churches. And in 1462 he was arrested and released after several years of imprisonment. He was also a famous French poet and his poems are still a hit among French people.

17. Alan Golder: Alan Golder started his life of crime at just 6 years old and by 21 was an expert at stealing jewelry. He used to sell stolen jewelry on the black market in New York. Alan Golder worked for the popular Genovese crime group, a burglar carrying out thefts at the homes of notables such as Johnny Carson. He became famous for carrying thefts during parties.18. Charles Peace:

With excellent gymnastic skills and a flexible body, Charles Peace was known for his short height of 5'4" and large robberies in the shops and houses of London's wealth. He was caught by the police and hanged to death in 1879. He carried out numerous robberies for almost 30 years and died , when he was 70. 19 David Brankle:

He was a popular bank robber who police professionals identified as the Interstate Bank Mart Bandit. He became famous for robbing banks that were also located inside supermarkets.

It is believed that he got into the robbery business to meet the needs of his family. During his career, Brankle robbed 43 banks and was sentenced to 21 years in prison for all such heinous thefts.

20. Dick Turpin:

This thief was also a famous English brigand who was famous for riding a horse from London to New York in less than 24 hours. Apart from his thefts, this is another reason why Turpin managed to get a famous name in history. It should be noted that Turpin began his career as a butcher and soon began stealing sheep, cattle and lamb for his butcher shop. He was once caught in the act and then escaped and joined the famous Gregory Gang, also known as the Essex Gang. This gang stole money from the wealth of London, then joined a gang of pirates, but when he was caught, a huge sum was announced, so he flew to Yorkshire, where he changed his name to John Palmer, but continues to engage in robberies. highwayman. He was eventually caught and soon sentenced to prison21. Stephen Blumberg:

He was one of the richest thieves in history who was a bibliophile and was arrested in 1990 for stealing expensive books from museums and universities. He became popular as the Book Bandit and was considered one of the most accomplished thieves in history.

Stephen did not sell the stolen books but kept them with him. Once he was caught in the act and was imprisoned for 4 and a half years. He continued this business even after his release from prison.22. The gang for dinner:

It is not an individual but a group of individuals who became popular as the Fat Cat thieves. It was a gang that worked well and became popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The gang is led by two brothers-in-law, Dominick Latella and Peter Salerno. They were known for robbing rich Americans during parties.

While one of them kept the guests busy with good food and finishing dinner. The other broke into the house and stole jewelry and money. If something was to go wrong, then the one who dined gave the signal with a whistle or a unique sound. 23. Forty Thieves:

Also known as the Forty Elephant Gang, it was a gang of 40 thieves. They were in operation from the 1870s to the 1850s. According to police records, the gang had been active since the 1700s. Gang members adorned themselves in specially cut clothing and were known to steal thousands of goods. These women were also popular for seeking employment in rich houses and then robbing the entire house. What happened was that only a few gang members were arrested, while others were still in operation.

Final words:

Robbery is a dynamic profession followed by a large number of people not only today, but also in the past. These are the best thieves in history and if you are fascinated by their ideologies and lifestyles, you can always get more details about them online.