When was it published?

March 29, 1877 in The Milan Exchange

Domestic News March 29, 1877

The Milan Exchange

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bank Robbery, Indianapolis, Thief Escape, Reward Offered

Milan, Gibson County, Tennessee

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What is this article about?

A stranger robbed the Indiana National Bank in Indianapolis around noon on the 21st by distracting staff with a box and grabbing $25,000 in cash before escaping; $5,000 reward offered for his arrest and money recovery.

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About noon on the 21st, a stranger entered the Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, carrying a large box wrapped with paper and fastened by cords. The attaches of the bank were behind the counters, but in the rear part of the room and in plain sight. The man deposited the box on the floor, jumped upon it and reached over the counter railing and grabbed a number of packages and bills and made his escape. The bank claims the loss to be fully $25,000. A reward of $5,000 is offered for the arrest of the thief and the return of the money.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Bank Robbery Indianapolis Thief Escape Reward Offered

Where did it happen?

Indianapolis

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Indianapolis

Event Date

About Noon On The 21st

Outcome

the bank claims the loss to be fully $25,000. a reward of $5,000 is offered for the arrest of the thief and the return of the money.

Event Details

A stranger entered the Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, carrying a large box wrapped with paper and fastened by cords. The attaches of the bank were behind the counters, but in the rear part of the room and in plain sight. The man deposited the box on the floor, jumped upon it and reached over the counter railing and grabbed a number of packages and bills and made his escape.