In 1997 one of the biggest heists in America’s history happened right here in Charlotte—and now there’s a movie about it.
We’re of course talking about the infamous Loomis Fargo heist. David Ghantt, was the Loomis Fargo employee that stole $17 million from the armored car company. He’s portrayed in the film Mastermindsby fellow North Carolina native Zach Galifianakis.
Ghantt now lives in Jacksonville, Florida and works in construction. WFAE’s Sarah Delia tracked him down to hear what life is like some 20 years later. She started by asking him if the filmmakers had consulted him before they made their movie.