Brinks Driver Pepper-Sprayed, Robbed in Credit Union Heist

March 16, 2026 | Kokomo, IN

In a brazen daytime robbery, an armored truck driver from Brinks was attacked with pepper spray and relieved of an undisclosed sum of cash while making a delivery to a local credit union on March 16. The incident unfolded during a standard service call when suspects approached the driver, incapacitated him with the spray, and made off with the money in a getaway vehicle described as a red van. Authorities report no injuries beyond the temporary effects of the pepper spray, but the driver was left shaken from the assault.

Brinks Driver Pepper Sprayed & Robbed At The Credit Union. Perps Fled In Red Van.

Law enforcement officials are investigating the crime scene and following up on potential leads to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. No suspects are in custody at this time.

This event has renewed discussions on the safety measures for cash transport services, possibly prompting reviews of security procedures to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

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