Securitas depot robbery investigation
Kent Police released a documentary on February 20, 2026, detailing the investigation into the 2006 Securitas depot robbery in Kent, England, where £53 million was stolen. As of February 20, 2026, the investigation remains open with over £30 million still unaccounted for, despite convictions and sentencings. In August 2023, two men, aged 47 and 50, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and kidnapping, then released on bail. The gang leader, Lee Murray, was convicted in Morocco and sentenced to 25 years, while five other men, including 'inside man' Emir Hysenaj, received lengthy sentences in the UK in 2008.
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February 2026 — 1 developments
To mark the 20th anniversary of the robbery, Kent Police released a documentary detailing the investigation, including recordings made by the robbers.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the robbery, Kent Police released a documentary detailing the investigation, including recordings made by the robbers. Chief Constable Tim Smith stated that while justice was served through police work, the investigation remains open, with over £30 million still unaccounted for.
February 2025 — 1 developments
On the 19th anniversary of the robbery, reports highlighted that £32 million was still missing and s…
On the 19th anniversary of the robbery, reports highlighted that £32 million was still missing and several suspects remained at large, with the heist considered by some to be the 'perfect crime' for those who escaped justice.
August 2023 — 1 developments
British police have arrested two men, aged 47 and 50, in connection with the 2006 Securitas depot robbery in Kent, England, where £53 million was stolen.
British police have arrested two men, aged 47 and 50, in connection with the 2006 Securitas depot robbery in Kent, England, where £53 million was stolen. The arrests were made on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and kidnapping as part of an ongoing investigation. The men have since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
October 2021 — 1 developments
Jetmir Bucpapa, who was deported to Albania after serving part of his sentence, married in his home town.
Jetmir Bucpapa, who was deported to Albania after serving part of his sentence, married in his home town. He had been ordered to repay only £1, despite over £30 million remaining missing from the heist.
June 2021 — 1 developments
Kent Police stated that the search for the missing money had hit a dead end.
Kent Police stated that the search for the missing money had hit a dead end. While the investigation was not actively live, it remained subject to review, and appeals for information continued. Approximately £20 million of the stolen money had been recovered by this time.
February 2019 — 1 developments
Ten years after the heist, it was reported that £32 million remained unrecovered.
Ten years after the heist, it was reported that £32 million remained unrecovered. Accomplice Paul Allen, who had been extradited to the UK and jailed, survived a shooting incident.
May 2016 — 1 developments
A gang of robbers involved in the Securitas depot raid has been jailed for a total of 100 years.
A gang of robbers involved in the Securitas depot raid has been jailed for a total of 100 years. The largest cash raid in British history saw the gang steal over £53 million. The leader of the gang, identified as Lee 'the', was among those sentenced.
June 2009 — 1 developments
Lee Murray, believed to be the mastermind, successfully fought extradition from Morocco to the UK, having been arrested there in June 2006.
Lee Murray, believed to be the mastermind, successfully fought extradition from Morocco to the UK, having been arrested there in June 2006. He was convicted in Morocco for his part in the robbery and sentenced to 10 years, later increased to 25 years on appeal.
January 2008 — 1 developments
Five men were convicted of their roles in the robbery and given lengthy sentences, including life sentences for some.
Five men were convicted of their roles in the robbery and given lengthy sentences, including life sentences for some. Emir Hysenaj, identified as the 'inside man,' received a 20-year sentence. Investigations continued into other suspects.
June 2007 — 1 developments
The trial of eight individuals, including Jetmir Buçpapa, Roger Coutts, Emir Hysenaj, Stuart Royle, and Lea Rusha, began at the Old Bailey in London.
The trial of eight individuals, including Jetmir Buçpapa, Roger Coutts, Emir Hysenaj, Stuart Royle, and Lea Rusha, began at the Old Bailey in London. They faced charges including conspiracy to rob, kidnap, and possess firearms.
January 2007 — 1 developments
By the end of 2007, 36 people had been arrested in connection with the Securitas heist.
By the end of 2007, 36 people had been arrested in connection with the Securitas heist. Investigations were spanning multiple countries, including Morocco, Cyprus, and Albania.
February 2006 — 4 developments
Within days of the robbery, police recovered several getaway vehicles, one containing over £1.
Within days of the robbery, police recovered several getaway vehicles, one containing over £1.3 million. Raids in Welling and Southborough led to the recovery of an additional £17 million. By this date, several arrests had been made, and some individuals were released on bail.
Securitas and its insurers offered a £2 million reward for information, the largest ever offered in the UK at that time.
Securitas and its insurers offered a £2 million reward for information, the largest ever offered in the UK at that time. Kent Police began a massive investigation, analyzing thousands of phone lines and reviewing extensive evidence.
In the early hours of February 22, 2006, the gang forced Colin Dixon to grant them access to the Securitas depot in Tonbridge.
In the early hours of February 22, 2006, the gang forced Colin Dixon to grant them access to the Securitas depot in Tonbridge. Fourteen staff members were tied up, and the robbers stole nearly £53 million in cash. They left behind approximately £154 million as they could not transport it all.
The robbery began on the evening of February 21, 2006, when Securitas depot manager Colin Dixon was abducted by criminals posing as police officers.
The robbery began on the evening of February 21, 2006, when Securitas depot manager Colin Dixon was abducted by criminals posing as police officers. His wife and son were also taken hostage from their home in Herne Bay. The family was held at gunpoint at a farm building in west Kent.