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Domestic News
September 3, 1886
The Times
Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Around noon last Saturday, Miss Etta Decker, daughter of J. L. Decker, was robbed of her bracelets, earrings, chain, and charm by a well-dressed young man in a grove between Exchange and Main streets. The thief escaped despite a police search.
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About noon last Saturday as Miss Etta Decker, daughter of J. L. Decker, was passing through the grove between Exchange and Main streets she was stopped by a well dressed young man who demanded her jewelry. Miss Decker attempted to escape when the villain grabbed her and took from her person a pair of bracelets, her earrings, a chain and charm, and then made his escape. Officers at once began a thorough search but no trace of the thief could be found. The robbery was a very bold and daring one as there are several houses almost in stone throw of the spot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Jewelry Robbery
Etta Decker
Grove Robbery
Thief Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Etta Decker
J. L. Decker
Where did it happen?
Grove Between Exchange And Main Streets
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Grove Between Exchange And Main Streets
Event Date
About Noon Last Saturday
Key Persons
Etta Decker
J. L. Decker
Outcome
thief escaped with a pair of bracelets, earrings, chain and charm; no trace found by officers
Event Details
Miss Etta Decker was stopped by a well dressed young man who demanded her jewelry. She attempted to escape but he grabbed her and took the items before escaping. Officers conducted a thorough search.