Saturday, March 25, 2017

Well Then, How'd We End Up Here?

Houston doesn't have particularly high rates of other violent crimes — except for armored car heists. What gives?
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HOW'D THIS HAPPEN?
ON THE BRINKS
Welcome To Houston, The Armored Car Robbery Capital Of The World
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Houston doesn't have particularly high rates of other violent crimes — except for armored car heists. What gives?
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WEEKEND VIDEOS
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JUST HANGIN'
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And that's that. Go enjoy your weekend, friends.