The person at the center of this case
Two police officers and one security guard (killed); two additional officers and guards wounded
Cold Case · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
CHERI LAVERNE DALTON
Justice for Two police officers and one security guard (killed); two additional officers and guards wounded — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Dalton flee to Cuba and what connections does she have to Havana and St. Croix?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical or forensic evidence linked Dalton to the robbery and the deaths of the three victims?
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person
Lead #3Who were her co-conspirators in the Brinks robbery and have they been apprehended?
On October 21, 1981, Cheri Laverne Dalton allegedly participated in an armed Brinks armored car robbery in Nanuet, New York that netted $1.6 million and resulted in the deaths of 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 have fled to Cuba and may be living in the Havana area, making her location and current status key investigative priorities.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Southern District of New York
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location
Lead #4Is Dalton still believed to be in Cuba after more than 40 years, and what efforts have been made to locate her?
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Official wording
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
Armed robbery of Brinks armored car in Nanuet, New York resulting in $1.6 million loss and three deaths
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1982-11-17
Federal Indictment
Federal grand jury in Southern District of New York returns superseding indictment against Dalton for RICO violations, armed bank robbery, bank robbery killings, and obstruction of justice
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Case Information
Incident:October 21, 1981
Last Updated:July 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 21, 1981
Last Updated:July 12, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case