Bruce Reynolds
English criminal (1931–2013) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bruce Richard Reynolds (7 September 1931 – 28 February 2013)[1] was a British criminal. He led the Great Train Robbery of 1963.[2] At the time it was Britain's largest robbery.[3] He stole an amount equal to £41 million today (2013).[4] Reynolds spent five years on the run from police. He was imprisoned for 25 years in 1969. He was released in 1978. He wrote three books and performed with the band Alabama 3, for whom his son, Nick, plays.[5]
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Born | Bruce Richard Reynolds 7 September 1931 |
Died | 28 February 2013 81) Croydon, London, England | (aged
Cause of death | Unknown |
Occupation(s) | Robber, drug dealer |
Known for | Great Train Robbery of 1963 |
Spouse | Frances Reynolds (?-her death) |
Children | Nick Reynolds |
Reynolds was born in Strand, London. He also had convictions for assault and supplying drugs.
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