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Domestic News
July 26, 1909
The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Jacob Hochheizer of Huntington Road awoke to footsteps on his roof at 11:55 last night and shouted to scare off burglars attempting to enter his home via the scuttle. Police Patrolman McGovern and Sergeant Coley investigated, finding a ladder but no clues.
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BURGLARS ATTEMPT ENTRANCE BY ROOF
Jacob Hochheizer of Huntington Road, Awakened as Intruders Walk Above Him.
Awakened out of his sleep last night at 11:55 by the sounds of footsteps upon the roof of his house, Jacob Hochheizer was apprised of burglars who were in the act of entering his home by the scuttle on the roof. Thoroughly alarmed he hollered and scared the men away. He then telephoned to the police and Patrolman McGovern and Sergeant Coley were sent to investigate.
Arriving there they found that the would-be burglars had placed a ladder against the side of the house and had in this manner gained access to the roof. They had opened the scuttle and were about to enter when Hochheizer was aroused. The intruders left no clue and made good their escape.
Jacob Hochheizer of Huntington Road, Awakened as Intruders Walk Above Him.
Awakened out of his sleep last night at 11:55 by the sounds of footsteps upon the roof of his house, Jacob Hochheizer was apprised of burglars who were in the act of entering his home by the scuttle on the roof. Thoroughly alarmed he hollered and scared the men away. He then telephoned to the police and Patrolman McGovern and Sergeant Coley were sent to investigate.
Arriving there they found that the would-be burglars had placed a ladder against the side of the house and had in this manner gained access to the roof. They had opened the scuttle and were about to enter when Hochheizer was aroused. The intruders left no clue and made good their escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Burglary Attempt
Roof Entry
Huntington Road
Jacob Hochheizer
Police Investigation
What entities or persons were involved?
Jacob Hochheizer
Patrolman Mcgovern
Sergeant Coley
Where did it happen?
Huntington Road
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Huntington Road
Event Date
Last Night
Key Persons
Jacob Hochheizer
Patrolman Mcgovern
Sergeant Coley
Outcome
burglars scared away without entering; no arrests or clues found.
Event Details
Jacob Hochheizer awoke at 11:55 to footsteps on his roof, realized burglars were entering via the scuttle, shouted to scare them off, and called police who found a ladder used for access.