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Domestic News
March 13, 1858
The Day Book
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
A thief stole approximately $80 from the money drawer in James Bourke's grocery store on the corner of Crawford and King streets in Portsmouth yesterday evening around 7 o'clock, likely by someone familiar with the store layout.
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Money Stolen.
Yesterday evening about 7 o'clock, as Mr. James Bourke, Grocer on the corner of Crawford and King street, Portsmouth, was engaged in the back part of his store, some thief, who was doubtless watching Mr. Bourke's movements from a front window, entered his store, reached over the counter, drew out the money drawer, and with drawer and contents walked away.
We think it must have been stolen by some one who has bought goods at Mr. Bourke's counter and who was quite familiar with the arrangement of the store; knowing that the drawer was near the door, and slided back and forward in the counter very easily, and without the least noise.
If this had not been known to the thief, he certainly could not have had the impudence to undertake the exploit.
There were about $80 in the drawer.
Yesterday evening about 7 o'clock, as Mr. James Bourke, Grocer on the corner of Crawford and King street, Portsmouth, was engaged in the back part of his store, some thief, who was doubtless watching Mr. Bourke's movements from a front window, entered his store, reached over the counter, drew out the money drawer, and with drawer and contents walked away.
We think it must have been stolen by some one who has bought goods at Mr. Bourke's counter and who was quite familiar with the arrangement of the store; knowing that the drawer was near the door, and slided back and forward in the counter very easily, and without the least noise.
If this had not been known to the thief, he certainly could not have had the impudence to undertake the exploit.
There were about $80 in the drawer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Money Stolen
Portsmouth Theft
Grocery Store Robbery
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. James Bourke
Where did it happen?
Portsmouth
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portsmouth
Event Date
Yesterday Evening About 7 O'clock
Key Persons
Mr. James Bourke
Outcome
about $80 stolen
Event Details
As Mr. James Bourke was engaged in the back part of his store, a thief entered, reached over the counter, drew out the money drawer, and walked away with it and its contents.