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Domestic News November 17, 1936

The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

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In Eyota, Minn., two robbers—one posing as a clergyman—raided the Farmers State Bank on Monday, stealing $5,000 in cash and bonds while forcing three victims to lie down and briefly accompany them; authorities sought leads Tuesday.

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Posing as Clergyman, Robber Grabs $5,000

Eyota, Minn., Nov. 17.--(P)--Authorities sought Tuesday to pick up the trail of two robbers, one who posed as a clergyman, who raided the Eyota Farmers State bank Monday of $5,000 in cash and bonds.

Forcing three persons to lie on the floor while they gathered up the currency and securities, the raiders then forced the trio to accompany them for several blocks in their getaway.

The robber who posed as a clergyman, with clerical collar and a dark suit, emptied the cashiers' tills while his companion kept the victims covered.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Bank Robbery Eyota Minn Disguised Clergyman Armed Robbery

Where did it happen?

Eyota, Minn.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Eyota, Minn.

Event Date

Monday

Outcome

$5,000 in cash and bonds stolen; authorities sought to pick up the trail tuesday

Event Details

Two robbers, one posing as a clergyman with clerical collar and dark suit, raided the Eyota Farmers State bank, forcing three persons to lie on the floor while emptying cashiers' tills and gathering currency and securities, then forcing the trio to accompany them for several blocks in their getaway.

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