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May 26, 1962
The Daily News Of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
In Spring Bay, gardener Joseph LaPlace spotted two prowlers near Attorney Everett Birch's home Thursday night and scared them off with a .22 rifle shot; police noted an investigation into rifle registration.
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Prowlers Routed Near Birch Home
A gardener, spotting two prowlers near the Spring Bay home of Attorney and Mrs. Everett Birch Thursday night, frightened them away with a shot from a .22 caliber rifle, police reported.
The gardener, Joseph LaPlace, told police he saw two men, one armed with a knife, near the north side home. He said they were dressed in brown shirts and trousers and one had a peaked cap on backwards.
An officer arriving on the scene found no trace of the prowlers.
The police blotter noted that an investigation will be made to determine if the rifle is registered.
A gardener, spotting two prowlers near the Spring Bay home of Attorney and Mrs. Everett Birch Thursday night, frightened them away with a shot from a .22 caliber rifle, police reported.
The gardener, Joseph LaPlace, told police he saw two men, one armed with a knife, near the north side home. He said they were dressed in brown shirts and trousers and one had a peaked cap on backwards.
An officer arriving on the scene found no trace of the prowlers.
The police blotter noted that an investigation will be made to determine if the rifle is registered.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Prowlers
Gardener
Rifle Shot
Spring Bay
Burglary Attempt
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Laplace
Everett Birch
Mrs. Everett Birch
Where did it happen?
Spring Bay Home Of Attorney And Mrs. Everett Birch
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph Laplace
Everett Birch
Mrs. Everett Birch
Location
Spring Bay Home Of Attorney And Mrs. Everett Birch
Event Date
Thursday Night
Story Details
Gardener Joseph LaPlace spots two men, one with a knife, near the Birch home and frightens them away with a .22 rifle shot; police investigate rifle registration.