Last two Brink’s robbers are captured.

May 16, 1956

James Flaherty and Thomas “Sandy” Richardson are apprehended by FBI agents inside the first floor apartment at 87 Coleman Street. They are the last two of the eight remaining Brink’s robbers (two had already) died who are rounded up after one of the robbers decided to cooperate with authorities.

Sources
  • Boston Globe
  • & Schorow, Stephanie