More than a billion dollars stolen in knifepoint street mugging

On May 2, 1990, a significant theft occurred in London, marking the largest street mugging in history, with an estimated value of $A1.4 billion stolen. John Goddard, an employee of a finance brokerage, was approached by a young assailant who threatened him with a knife and took his briefcase. Inside the briefcase were 301 bearer bonds, which constituted the bulk of the stolen amount. This incident has since been recognized as one of the most notable cases of street crime due to the staggering value of the assets involved.

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