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Domestic News March 10, 1809

The Enquirer

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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In New York, a daring gang of thieves was discovered in Chapel and Barley streets on Saturday evening, with stolen goods including furniture, plate, clothing, and dry goods recovered from hiding places and pawnbrokers. Thomas Buckley, a mulatto man, was identified as the principal actor. Praise given to John Insley, Henry K. Hembold, and Duncan Physe for their efforts.

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NEW-YORK, Feb. 21.

COMMUNICATION.

Citizens Beware!—On Saturday evening last, one of the most daring gang of villains which infest the city was discovered in Chapel and Barley streets. Articles which had been stolen several months, were found secreted in different places, chiefly consisting of cabinet furniture, plate, clothing & dry goods.

Many stolen articles were likewise recovered from the Pawnbrokers of this city by means of their checks, which were found amongst the effects of Thomas Buckley, a mulatto man and principal actor in the above nefarious transactions.

Much praise is due to the following gentlemen, Mr. John Insley, Mr. Henry K. Hembold, and Mr. Duncan Physe, for their indefatigable and persevering exertions to recover the property, and effects of their fellow citizens.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

New York Theft Gang Discovered Stolen Goods Thomas Buckley Property Recovery

What entities or persons were involved?

Thomas Buckley John Insley Henry K. Hembold Duncan Physe

Where did it happen?

Chapel And Barley Streets, New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chapel And Barley Streets, New York

Event Date

Saturday Evening Last

Key Persons

Thomas Buckley John Insley Henry K. Hembold Duncan Physe

Outcome

stolen articles recovered from hiding places and pawnbrokers using checks found among thomas buckley's effects.

Event Details

A gang of villains was discovered in Chapel and Barley streets, with stolen articles from several months prior found secreted in different places, mainly cabinet furniture, plate, clothing, and dry goods. Thomas Buckley, a mulatto man, was the principal actor in the transactions.

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