Chapter 2, part 2: The First Alarm; Montani is Examined

The Great Taxicab Robbery

by James H. COLLINS (1873 - 1957)

In 1912, $25,000 was stolen during a bank transfer in New York City in broad daylight. In what may appear astonishing in today's world, the transfer occurred in a New York City taxicab. This factual account brings true crime of the early twentieth century to life. The various methods used by the detectives and police in their attempts to solve the mystery behind the robbery, and hopefully bring the thieves to justice, makes for great reading, particularly when one considers the fact that the accounts occurred over a century ago, and are quite authentic. Although the police now have higher technological advantages than was available over a century ago, the reader may find that many general techniques haven't changed all that much over the years. The characters involved with this true caper prove ingenious on both sides. ( Roger Melin)

Listen next episodes of The Great Taxicab Robbery:
Chapter 2, part 3: The First Direct Clue; Montani Points Out 'King Dodo'; Discovery of Kinsman’s Trail , Chapter 2, part 4: 'Plant 21' Is Established; Montani Goes Free; What Developed on a Busy Tuesday; Annie Shows at 'Plant 21' , Chapter 2, part 5: The Trail Is Taken Up; Montani Quizzed Once More , Chapter 2, part 6: The 'Orange Growers' in Chicago; The Traps Are Sprung , Chapter 3, part 1: How the Crime was Handled by the Police - The Confessions , Chapter 3, part 2: Jess Confesses and Assists; More Money Recovered; The Fine Italian Hand; One of the Brigands Comes In , Final - A Word About the New York Police; Some Interesting Facts About the Police Department of the City of New York