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February 5, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
On Terminal Island near San Pedro, Calif., a bandit robbed a Japanese woman of $1,000 from a bank. His car escape was blocked by a raised drawbridge, forcing him to flee on foot; police expected his capture soon as he was trapped on the island.
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Island Bandit Runs Into Trap
SAN PEDRO, Calif., Feb. 5. (U.P.)
His escape cut off by the raising of a drawbridge, the capture of a daring bandit was expected momentarily on Terminal Island today.
The gunman held up and robbed a Japanese woman of $1,000 she had just withdrawn from the bank.
He attempted to flee in his car but a telephone call to officials resulted in having the drawbridge, the only exit from the island, raised.
The bandit left his car and fled on foot. Police said his capture was certain since he was unable to leave the island.
SAN PEDRO, Calif., Feb. 5. (U.P.)
His escape cut off by the raising of a drawbridge, the capture of a daring bandit was expected momentarily on Terminal Island today.
The gunman held up and robbed a Japanese woman of $1,000 she had just withdrawn from the bank.
He attempted to flee in his car but a telephone call to officials resulted in having the drawbridge, the only exit from the island, raised.
The bandit left his car and fled on foot. Police said his capture was certain since he was unable to leave the island.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Bandit Robbery
Drawbridge Trap
Terminal Island
Police Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Bandit
Japanese Woman
Where did it happen?
Terminal Island, San Pedro, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Bandit
Japanese Woman
Location
Terminal Island, San Pedro, Calif.
Event Date
Feb. 5
Story Details
A bandit robbed a Japanese woman of $1,000 she had withdrawn from the bank on Terminal Island. He tried to flee in his car, but officials raised the drawbridge, the only exit. The bandit abandoned his car and fled on foot, with police certain of his capture as he could not leave the island.