
Great Taxicab Robbery
Great Taxicab Robbery is a true crime account by James H. Collins, published in 1912, detailing a brazen bank robbery in New York City where $25,000 was stolen during a daylight transfer in a taxicab. The narrative explores the investigative methods employed by detectives and police at the time, highlighting the ingenuity of both the criminals and law enforcement. This historical account provides insight into early 20th-century crime and the evolution of investigative techniques, revealing that many fundamental approaches remain relevant today.


