Robbers made off with over $4 million in gold bars after robbing an armored truck stranded on Interstate 95 in Wilson County, North Carolina.

Robbers Steal $4.8 Million In Gold

The truck was reportedly forced to pull over on the side of the road after experiencing mechanical problems on Sunday, March 1. Three men then pulled up in a white van and forced two guards to the ground at gunpoint and tied their hands behind their backs before ordering them to walk into the woods nearby. The robbers than made off with an estimated $4.8 million in gold bars, weighing a total of 275 pounds.

“Transvalue Inc. deeply regrets the events that transpired yesterday evening. We are pleased that our crew was not harmed. At this time we are working with the authorities to try and resolve this matter,” said CEO of Transvalue Inc. Jay Rodriguez, who employed the security guards involved in the incident.

Transvalue Inc. is offering a $500,000 reward for any information resulting in the arrest of any suspects. The shipment was reportedly en route to Attleboro, Mass.

The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with the FBI on the investigation, and are looking into the possibility that the armored truck was sabotaged, suggesting a planned attack.

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