FBI Identifies Fugitive Who Died in Asheville After Decades on the Run

Asheville, N.C. – John Anthony Quinn, a federal fugitive wanted for nearly 40 years in connection with a $1.3 million armored car heist, died in an Asheville hospital in December 2025. He was identified by the FBI through fingerprint analysis.

The 1988 Florida Heist

In April 1988, Quinn, then 48 years old, allegedly stole $1.3 million in cash from Federal Protection Service, an armored car company in Riviera Beach, Florida.^{Fox Carolina} He was employed as a manager at the company at the time of the theft.^{WYFF 4}

Years on the Run and Multiple Aliases

Following the theft, Quinn fled prosecution and remained at large for decades. He was featured on both “America’s Most Wanted” and “Unsolved Mysteries.”^{Fox Carolina} During his time as a fugitive, he used several aliases, including Dale Calvin Cluckey, Dale Clucke, Jack Quinn, James Sullivan, and, most recently, Jim Klein.^{WYFF 4}

Identification and Confirmation

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) and the FBI positively identified Quinn through a fingerprint card submitted to the FBI Laboratory Latent Prints Unit.^FBI He died of natural causes.^{WYFF 4}

Charges and Legal Status

Quinn was wanted by the FBI for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and by the state of Florida on a charge of first-degree grand theft.^{Fox Carolina}