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July 31, 1938
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Brawley, 17-year-old Stinson McNinch attempted an unarmed holdup at the Planters Hotel but was caught after fleeing when interrupted by police chief Lon Cromer; arrested nearby and certified to juvenile court for robbery.
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Boy Captured in Brawley Hotel Holdup Attempt
BRAWLEY, July 30. Stinson McNinch, 17 year old Brawley youth, was caught early Saturday in a daring attempt to hold up Fred Ferguson, night clerk at the Planters hotel here.
The youth entered the lobby shortly before 2 a. m. Saturday and without a gun to back up his demands ordered Ferguson to hand over the cash. At that moment Chief of Police Lon Cromer walked into the almost deserted lobby. police said. McNinch ignored Cromer's orders to surrender. He fled from the lobby. Cromer refused to shoot because of the boy's extremely youthful appearance.
McNinch ran from the hotel but was arrested within three blocks of the building by Officers P. L. Lovelady and Roscoe Phillips.
A complaint charging the boy with robbery was signed in Brawley justice court Saturday morning by L. I. Dungan and Judge H. B. Griffin certified him to juvenile court.
BRAWLEY, July 30. Stinson McNinch, 17 year old Brawley youth, was caught early Saturday in a daring attempt to hold up Fred Ferguson, night clerk at the Planters hotel here.
The youth entered the lobby shortly before 2 a. m. Saturday and without a gun to back up his demands ordered Ferguson to hand over the cash. At that moment Chief of Police Lon Cromer walked into the almost deserted lobby. police said. McNinch ignored Cromer's orders to surrender. He fled from the lobby. Cromer refused to shoot because of the boy's extremely youthful appearance.
McNinch ran from the hotel but was arrested within three blocks of the building by Officers P. L. Lovelady and Roscoe Phillips.
A complaint charging the boy with robbery was signed in Brawley justice court Saturday morning by L. I. Dungan and Judge H. B. Griffin certified him to juvenile court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Hotel Holdup
Youthful Robber
Arrest
Brawley
Juvenile Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Stinson Mcninch
Fred Ferguson
Lon Cromer
P. L. Lovelady
Roscoe Phillips
L. I. Dungan
H. B. Griffin
Where did it happen?
Brawley, Planters Hotel
Story Details
Key Persons
Stinson Mcninch
Fred Ferguson
Lon Cromer
P. L. Lovelady
Roscoe Phillips
L. I. Dungan
H. B. Griffin
Location
Brawley, Planters Hotel
Event Date
July 30, Saturday
Story Details
17-year-old Stinson McNinch attempted to hold up night clerk Fred Ferguson at the Planters Hotel without a gun, was interrupted by Chief Lon Cromer, fled, and was arrested nearby by Officers Lovelady and Phillips. Charged with robbery and certified to juvenile court.