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Domestic News October 24, 1924

Rock Springs Miner

Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming

What is this article about?

John King of Superior recovered his stolen Buick from Denver police after two attempted bank robbers were arrested with it. The car was taken October 11 outside Rialto Theatre; suspects fled Rock Springs after a tip-off.

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RECOVERS STOLEN CAR
IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT

John King, of Superior, received word this week that his Buick automobile, stolen from in front of the Rialto Theatre on the night of October 11, was in the possession of Denver police. It was recovered when two would-be bank robbers were arrested by the police of Denver early this week. The same men were chased out of Rock Springs the day before the car disappeared, the local police having received a tip that the men were planning a coup in this town. Joe Berta went down to Denver Tuesday night to drive the car back.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Stolen Car Bank Robbery Attempt Arrest Denver Police Superior

What entities or persons were involved?

John King Joe Berta

Where did it happen?

Superior

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Superior

Event Date

October 11 (Theft); Early This Week (Recovery)

Key Persons

John King Joe Berta

Outcome

car recovered; two would-be bank robbers arrested in denver

Event Details

John King's Buick automobile, stolen from in front of the Rialto Theatre in Superior on the night of October 11, was recovered by Denver police when two would-be bank robbers were arrested early this week. The same men had been chased out of Rock Springs the day before the car disappeared after local police received a tip about a planned robbery there. Joe Berta drove the car back from Denver on Tuesday night.

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