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b"The Norco Security Pacific Bank heist was just the beginning.\\xa0\\n\\nThe thief in the night\\nGeorge Smith and his friend Chris Harven decided to rob a bank in Norco, California. And just like in the movies, these bank robbers charged into the bank and demanded all the money. Except, it was a Friday afternoon, and the vault was pretty much empty.\\n\\nIn part one of The Norco Bank Heist, we left off as the bank robbers blasted away the Sheriff Deputies arriving at the scene.\\n\\n\\nDoomsday\\nPeter Houlahan, author of the book \\u201cNorco \\u201880\\u201d says that \\u201cThere were over 500 rounds fired\\u2014200 of them shot at [Deputy Glyn] Balasky alone. They hit his vehicle 46 times, wounding him badly in the elbow. All three of the responding deputies had their vehicle struck multiple times. There were bullets in citizens cars, in houses, in the storefronts. Everything in that intersection was hit with gunfire. Five civilians had been injured.\\u201d\\n\\nThe Riverside County Sheriff's deputies were completely overwhelmed in the firefight. They never really stood a chance.\\n\\n\\nThe pursuit\\nGeorge Wayne Smith and his buddies managed to flee the scene and are on their way to get the cold cars parked a few miles away. But how did this chaotic chase end 60 miles east in a remote canyon heading towards the Mojave desert?\\n\\n------\\nNorco \\u201980\\n\\nBuy a copy of Norco \\u201980: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History by Peter Houlahan on Amazon or wherever you get your books.\\n\\n\\n------\\n\\nSupport for this episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.\\n\\nIs there is something that interferes with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment.\\n\\nSign up today with discount code \\u201cPRETEND\\u201d to get 10% off your first month.\\n\\nBetterhelp.com/pretend\\n\\n-------\\nStory idea? \\nIf you have a story to share, email Javier a voice memo or short written description at info@pretendradio.org.\\n\\nFor more episodes like this visit pretendradio.org.\\n\\nTo get early releases and bonus episodes go to pretendradio.org/donate\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"