 The "Forty Elephants" were a 19th-20th century all-female crime syndicate who specialised in shoplifting | |
| Founding location | Elephant and Castle District, West End of London, UK |
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| Years active | late 19th century–1950s |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Membership (est.) | 70 |
| Criminal activities | Shoplifting |
| Allies | Elephant and Castle Mob |
The Forty Elephants or Forty Thieves were a 19th to 20th century all-female London crime syndicate who specialised in shoplifting.[1] This gang was notable for its longevity and skill in avoiding police detection.[2]
- ^ Amelia Hill (27 December 2010). "Girl gang's grip on London underworld revealed". The Guardian.
- ^ Capstick, J., Given in Evidence, (London, 1960), chapter 9.