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Story August 8, 1950

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

In Philadelphia, toddler Joyce Fields was 'borrowed' by tattooed woman Toni Delandis on Friday but not returned, prompting a police report. An unknown boy brought her back Thursday night; she had lost weight but was unharmed. Detective Peterson investigated.

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"Borrowed" Baby Returned

PHILADELPHIA-(ANP)- Little Joyce Fields, who was borrowed from her mother last Friday and not returned, was brought back by a small boy late Thursday night and given to her mother, Mrs. Catherine Fields.

When interviewed, Mrs. Fields said that Joyce did not seem harmed in anyway but she had lost considerable weight.

The name or identity of the boy was unknown to the happy mother. She said all she was interested in was the safety of Joyce. She said she did not ask the boy any questions.

A woman named Toni Delandis, wearing tattoos on her arm was permitted to take Joyce to give her some clothes. She left with the baby about 2 p. m. When she did not return that night, Mrs. Field notified police officers.

Detective William F. Peterson of the Second Detective division had been assigned to the case.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Mystery Family Drama

What themes does it cover?

Family Misfortune Recovery

What keywords are associated?

Borrowed Baby Missing Child Returned Infant Phila Police Tattooed Woman

What entities or persons were involved?

Joyce Fields Mrs. Catherine Fields Toni Delandis Small Boy Detective William F. Peterson

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

Story Details

Key Persons

Joyce Fields Mrs. Catherine Fields Toni Delandis Small Boy Detective William F. Peterson

Location

Philadelphia

Event Date

Borrowed Last Friday, Returned Late Thursday Night

Story Details

Little Joyce Fields was borrowed from her mother Mrs. Catherine Fields by a woman named Toni Delandis on Friday afternoon. When not returned that night, police were notified. The baby was returned late Thursday night by an unknown small boy. Mrs. Fields noted the child had lost weight but seemed unharmed. Detective William F. Peterson was assigned to the case.

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