On a cold Sunday morning, four thieves dressed in construction vests pulled off a daring heist that seemed like it was taken straight out of a movie. In only seven minutes, these thieves escaped on their electric scooters with 102 million dollars worth of priceless jewelry.
It was quick, clean, and at the moment, successful. The news of the heist has spread like wildfire, leaving many shocked.
At Haverford, talk of this heist made its way into classrooms and hallways. Third Former Simon Davidson described this heist as the “perfect crime.”
“Nobody has pulled off a heist like this in a long time. The whole idea of it is what gets people going,” said Simon.
It makes us wonder, could I pull something like this off?
Why do daring stories of heists like this captivate us? Whether in movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Money Heist, or the real-life example of the Louvre Robbery, people can’t seem to look away. Movies and TV shows often glorify the idea of executing a successful heist. These criminals are seemingly portrayed as heroes who deserve praise.
The reason Haverford students and many others are obsessed with a story taking place thousands of miles away is because it’s not just about what they stole or where they are; it’s about the planning, the mystique, the chase, and the guts needed to try and pull this off.
It makes us wonder, could I pull something like this off?
In the end, maybe that’s the real interest in the heist. It makes us believe in ourselves. It reminds us that even in a world where cameras, sensors, and AI Surveillance are everywhere, we still get a thrill of seeing a well-executed, high-risk plan take place.