The person at the center of this case
Two police officers and one security guard (killed in the robbery); additional officers and guards wounded
Cold Case · Open
45 years waiting · since 1981
CHERI LAVERNE DALTON
Justice for Two police officers and one security guard (killed in the robbery); additional officers and guards wounded — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Why has Dalton remained at large for over 40 years, and what evidence connects her to the robbery planning or execution?
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location
Lead #2What is her current status in Cuba, and does she maintain contact with co-conspirators or family members?
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evidence
Lead #3What specific role did Dalton play in the robbery, and what evidence was presented to the grand jury?
Cheri Laverne Dalton is wanted for her alleged role in a Brinks Armored Car robbery on October 21, 1981, in Nanuet, New York, that resulted in the theft of $1.6 million and the deaths of three people—two police officers and one security guard. She was indicted in November 1982 on charges including RICO violations, armed bank robbery, bank robbery killings, and obstruction of justice. Dalton is believed to be living in Cuba with ties to Havana and St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and a $100,000 reward remains available for information leading to her apprehension.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York
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contact
Lead #4Are there known associates or family members in the U.S., Cuba, or St. Croix who may have information about her whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
Violation of RICO Statute; Interference with Interstate Commerce by Robbery; Obstruction of Justice; Armed Bank Robbery; Bank Robbery Killings; Aiding and Abetting Caution: Cheri Laverne Dalton is wanted for her alleged involvement in the Brinks Armored Car robbery which occurred on October 21, 1981, in Nanuet, New York. The robbery resulted in the loss of $1.6 million.
Two police officers and one security guard were killed, and one police officer and two guards were wounded. On November 17, 1982, a federal grand jury operating in the Southern District of New York returned a superseding indictment charging Dalton with Violations of RICO Statute; Interference with Interstate Commerce by Robbery; Obstruction of Justice; Armed Bank Robbery; Bank Robbery Killings; and Aiding and Abetting.
Remarks: Dalton is believed to be living in Cuba. She has ties to Havana, Cuba, and St.
Croix, Virgin Islands.
Timeline of Events
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1981-10-21
Brinks Armored Car Robbery
$1.6 million stolen; two police officers and one security guard killed; one police officer and two guards wounded in Nanuet, New York
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1982-11-17
Federal Grand Jury Indictment
Superseding indictment returned in Southern District of New York charging Dalton with RICO violations, armed bank robbery, bank robbery killings, obstruction of justice, and aiding and abetting
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Case Information
Incident:October 21, 1981
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:October 21, 1981
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case