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February 3, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Eighteen-year-old confessed burglar Ralph Morgan sawed his way out of the Calexico jail on Tuesday night and remained at large by Wednesday afternoon. He and a companion had admitted to burglarizing homes in Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley. Description provided for identification.
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Burglar Saws His Way Out of Jail
Ralph Morgan, 18, confessed burglar, sawed his way out of the Calexico jail Tuesday night and had not been apprehended at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He was one of a duet admitting burglarizing homes in Calexico, El Centro and Brawley.
The youth is six feet in height, weighs 140 pounds, has blue eyes and blond curly hair. He has a small thin mustache, officers said.
When last seen he was wearing a sleeveless brown sweater, a brown figured leather jacket and light trousers. He was arrested in Calexico while attempting to burglarize a home. He and his companion confessed to the recent burglary of several homes. Calexico police were successful in returning some of the stolen property.
Ralph Morgan, 18, confessed burglar, sawed his way out of the Calexico jail Tuesday night and had not been apprehended at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He was one of a duet admitting burglarizing homes in Calexico, El Centro and Brawley.
The youth is six feet in height, weighs 140 pounds, has blue eyes and blond curly hair. He has a small thin mustache, officers said.
When last seen he was wearing a sleeveless brown sweater, a brown figured leather jacket and light trousers. He was arrested in Calexico while attempting to burglarize a home. He and his companion confessed to the recent burglary of several homes. Calexico police were successful in returning some of the stolen property.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Jail Escape
Burglary
Calexico
Ralph Morgan
What entities or persons were involved?
Ralph Morgan
Where did it happen?
Calexico
Story Details
Key Persons
Ralph Morgan
Location
Calexico
Event Date
Tuesday Night
Story Details
Ralph Morgan, an 18-year-old confessed burglar, escaped from Calexico jail by sawing his way out on Tuesday night. He and his companion had admitted to burglarizing homes in Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley. Morgan was described for identification and remained at large.