KEY POINT SUMMARY – Truck loses cash
• Truck loses cash in Oak Park, Illinois, near South Austin Boulevard
• Brinks armored vehicle’s back door flew open while in motion
• Three money bags spilled out, scattering bills on the street
• Incident happened at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22
• Police responded quickly and recovered the fallen currency

Truck loses cash in a dramatic slip-up that left a trail of money across a busy Illinois roadway. The armored vehicle’s door swung open mid-drive, hurling three bags of cash onto South Austin Boulevard in Oak Park.

Truck Loses Cash In Broad Daylight

The Oak Park Police Department said the incident happened just after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. A Brinks truck was heading south on the 300 block of South Austin when, without warning, the rear door gave way.

Suddenly, three full bags of currency tumbled onto the road, startling drivers and pedestrians in the area.

Bags Of Money Hit The Street

The cash-filled bags bounced onto the asphalt as traffic passed. It’s unclear how much money was in the bags, but police said no foul play was suspected. Still, officers acted fast to secure the scene and retrieve the money.

Locals reported a brief moment of confusion as bystanders realized what had fallen — with some assuming it was a stunt or prank.

Police Recover Dropped Currency

Oak Park authorities recovered all three bags swiftly and are now working with Brinks to determine how the door opened.

A department spokesperson said, “We responded quickly, and the incident is under investigation. There’s no indication that anyone intentionally tried to access the funds.”

No Injuries Reported In Truck Loses Cash Incident

Thankfully, no one was injured during the roadside chaos. Officials confirmed that none of the passing drivers or pedestrians were harmed, and there was no car damage related to the falling bags.

The incident, though unusual, ended without a crime — or a payday for anyone watching.