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The Lexington Advertiser
Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi
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Safe crackers entered the Presley Chevrolet Company in Pickens early last Saturday morning, stealing about $500 in cash and checks, six transistor radios, and a power saw. Most checks were recovered on a nearby gravel road. Chief Deputy Sheriff Andrew P. Smith is investigating several leads.
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Safe crackers entered the Presley Chevrolet Company in Pickens early last Saturday morning and made off with about $500 in cash and checks.
Chief Deputy Sheriff, Andrew P. Smith, who investigated the crime said most of the checks were recovered Saturday on a gravel road south of Pickens where they had been thrown by the safe crackers.
Other items missing besides the money and checks were six transistor radios and a power saw.
The theft was discovered by employees Saturday morning.
The Holmes officer said the front of the safe had been peeled to gain entry.
The Sheriff said his office is checking several leads.
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Pickens
Event Date
Early Last Saturday Morning
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about $500 in cash stolen; most checks recovered on gravel road south of pickens; six transistor radios and a power saw missing; several leads being checked by sheriff's office.
Event Details
Safe crackers entered the Presley Chevrolet Company in Pickens early last Saturday morning, peeled the front of the safe to gain entry, and made off with about $500 in cash and checks, six transistor radios, and a power saw. The theft was discovered by employees Saturday morning. Chief Deputy Sheriff Andrew P. Smith investigated and recovered most checks on a gravel road south of Pickens.