Description
Discover the thrilling tale of 'The Great New Zealand Robbery,' a captivating account of the infamous Waterfront Payroll Robbery from 1956. This brand-new book, published by Allen & Unwin in 2017, delves into a daring heist that mirrors the audacity of Britain's Great Train Robbery. With an astonishing theft worth nearly $1 million today, this meticulously executed crime showcases the cunning and precision of its perpetrators. Explore the gripping narrative as small-time criminal Trevor Nash becomes the central figure in this extraordinary event, leaving behind an empty safe and a trail of questions. Was Trevor Nash the mastermind or merely a pawn in a larger game? Unlock the mysteries surrounding the robbery and its aftermath as this riveting story unfolds over 288 pages. 'The Great New Zealand Robbery' not only captures the essence of crime in New Zealand, but also invites readers to ponder the fate of the missing money. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this book offers insight into one of New Zealand's most sensational heists. Order now to uncover the secrets of this legendary crime and learn more about its cultural significance in New Zealand’s history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781877505768
Year: 2017
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
It should be remembered as New Zealand's answer to Britain's Great Train Robbery: in the dead of the night, robbers broke into the Waterfront Industry Commission's offices and made off with an audacious loot equivalent to almost $1 million today.
This 1956 heist, which eventually came to be known as the Waterfront Payroll Robbery, was executed with military precision and the robbers left nothing but a smoking office and an empty safe behind them.
The crime was eventually pinned on small-time crook Trevor Nash. When four years later, Nash made a brazen prison-escape attempt, he rose to notoriety as a kind of anti-establishment hero.
But to this day uncertainty remains about whether Nash alone was responsible for the waterfront heist. Could he really-cunning as he was-have pulled it off all by himself?
And what happened to the money?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781877505768
Year: 2017
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
It should be remembered as New Zealand's answer to Britain's Great Train Robbery: in the dead of the night, robbers broke into the Waterfront Industry Commission's offices and made off with an audacious loot equivalent to almost $1 million today.
This 1956 heist, which eventually came to be known as the Waterfront Payroll Robbery, was executed with military precision and the robbers left nothing but a smoking office and an empty safe behind them.
The crime was eventually pinned on small-time crook Trevor Nash. When four years later, Nash made a brazen prison-escape attempt, he rose to notoriety as a kind of anti-establishment hero.
But to this day uncertainty remains about whether Nash alone was responsible for the waterfront heist. Could he really-cunning as he was-have pulled it off all by himself?
And what happened to the money?