February 28, 1997.
Their plan was simple: enter the bank, scare bank employees and customers, neutralize as need be the security guards, break the vault, steal the money, exit 8 minutes later, get away, and then cel.
In the trunk of their 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition, and five rifles, including 2 converted automated Norinco Type 56 S rifles. and Emil Matasareanu were on their way to the North Hollywood Bank of America branch.
Larry Phillips, Jr.
Early morning.
February 28, 1997