Forty Elephants

Also known as: Forty Thieves
Based in United KingdomDefunctlate 19th century–1950sSourcesForty Elephants

An all-female London crime syndicate active from the late 19th to mid-20th century, specializing in shoplifting and theft. Based in the Elephant and Castle area, they raided West End stores and masqueraded as housemaids to rob homes. The gang was allied with the Elephant and Castle Mob and known for its longevity and skill in avoiding police detection.

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