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February 3, 1931
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In St. Paul, a mail pouch with $30,000-$50,000 in registered mail was stolen from a truck on Monday; inspectors disclosed the theft on Feb. 3 after it was found missing post-stops.
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$50,000 Mail Pouch Stolen in St. Paul
St. Paul. Feb. 3.--(P)-A pouch containing registered mail, worth between $30,000 and $50,000, was stolen from a mail truck here Monday, post-office inspectors disclosed Tuesday.
The pouch contained between 50 and 60 pieces of registered mail.
Inspector A. A. Wicht said the pouch was part of a general load of mail dispatched from the main post-office to a branch. The driver of the truck made several stops to pick up other mail before he reached his destination when it was discovered that the pouch was missing.
St. Paul. Feb. 3.--(P)-A pouch containing registered mail, worth between $30,000 and $50,000, was stolen from a mail truck here Monday, post-office inspectors disclosed Tuesday.
The pouch contained between 50 and 60 pieces of registered mail.
Inspector A. A. Wicht said the pouch was part of a general load of mail dispatched from the main post-office to a branch. The driver of the truck made several stops to pick up other mail before he reached his destination when it was discovered that the pouch was missing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Mail Theft
Stolen Pouch
Registered Mail
Post Office
St. Paul
What entities or persons were involved?
Inspector A. A. Wicht
Where did it happen?
St. Paul
Story Details
Key Persons
Inspector A. A. Wicht
Location
St. Paul
Event Date
Stolen Monday, Disclosed Feb. 3
Story Details
A pouch containing 50-60 pieces of registered mail worth $30,000-$50,000 was stolen from a mail truck en route from the main post office to a branch; the driver made several stops before discovering it missing.