3. Willie Sutton’s criminal career was marked by a series of high-profile heists, including the infamous robbery of the vault at the Manufacturers Trust Company in 1949, where he stole over $2 million. His ability to plan and execute such daring crimes with precision and finesse made him a feared and respected figure in the criminal underworld. Sutton’s escapades and successful heists cemented his status as a mastermind of bank robberies.