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October 24, 1893
The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
What is this article about?
Burglars entered Snyder & MacBain's store on Saturday or Sunday night by breaking a rear window, stealing jewelry, underwear, and other goods. The disorder was discovered Monday morning, and the case was reported to police with no arrests yet.
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Snyder & MacBain's Store Burglarized,
The store of Snyder & MacBain was
entered by burglars either Saturday or
Sunday night and a quantity of goods
carried away. The thieves effected an
entrance by breaking out the glass in a
rear window. When the store was
opened yesterday morning the stock of
goods was found in a great disorder and
after investigating it was discovered
that a quantity of jewelry, underwear
and other articles were missing. It is
not known just how much was secured
by the burglars. The case has been
reported to the police, but as yet no
arrests have been made.
The store of Snyder & MacBain was
entered by burglars either Saturday or
Sunday night and a quantity of goods
carried away. The thieves effected an
entrance by breaking out the glass in a
rear window. When the store was
opened yesterday morning the stock of
goods was found in a great disorder and
after investigating it was discovered
that a quantity of jewelry, underwear
and other articles were missing. It is
not known just how much was secured
by the burglars. The case has been
reported to the police, but as yet no
arrests have been made.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
Store Theft
Jewelry Stolen
Police Report
What entities or persons were involved?
Snyder & Macbain
Burglars
Where did it happen?
Snyder & Macbain's Store
Story Details
Key Persons
Snyder & Macbain
Burglars
Location
Snyder & Macbain's Store
Event Date
Either Saturday Or Sunday Night
Story Details
Burglars broke into the store through a rear window, stole jewelry, underwear, and other goods, leaving the stock in disorder. Discovered the next morning, reported to police, no arrests.