Brinks Truck Robbery Spree: $700K Stolen in Suburban Philadelphia Heist

August 15, 2025 — In a daring daylight robbery outside an H Mart in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, two armed assailants made off with between $700,000 and $800,000 from a Brinks armored truck. The incident marks the latest in a series of high-profile armored vehicle heists in the Philadelphia area, raising concerns about the security of cash-in-transit operations.6abc Philadelphia+3AP News+3ABC News+3

Details of the Elkins Park Robbery

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, two male suspects approached a Brinks armored truck parked outside the H Mart in a shopping center at West Cheltenham Avenue and Old York Road. One suspect was armed with an AR-15-style pistol, while the other carried a handgun. They ordered the driver to relinquish her firearm and proceeded to steal between $700,000 and $800,000 in cash. The suspects then fled the scene in a black Acura TLX sedan, which was later found abandoned in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. No injuries were reported during the robbery. CBS NewsAP News+1NBC10 Philadelphia+26abc Philadelphia+2

Connection to Previous Heists

Authorities are investigating whether this robbery is linked to a series of similar crimes in the region. Notably, on June 21, 2025, a Brinks armored truck was robbed outside a Home Depot in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section, resulting in the theft of over $2 million. Three individuals—Daishaun Hughes-Murchison, Brian Wallace, and Trayvine Jackson—have been arrested and charged in connection with that heist. Investigators believe the recent Elkins Park robbery may be connected to this earlier incident and other robberies involving armored vehicles in the area. NBC10 Philadelphia+36abc Philadelphia+3YouTube+3

Security Concerns and Law Enforcement Response

The recent string of armored truck robberies has prompted heightened security measures and increased vigilance among law enforcement agencies. The FBI has emphasized that suspects involved in such crimes are likely to be apprehended swiftly, citing the rapid arrests following the June 21 heist. Authorities continue to investigate possible connections among the recent robberies and are urging the public to report any information that may assist in the ongoing investigations. AP News+1