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Domestic News October 5, 1929

The Milwaukee Leader

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

What is this article about?

Two armed bandits robbed the Henry F. Goller, Inc. clothing store at 3621 North Ave. of $300 at noon today, forcing the lone employee to open the safe after a small purchase. They escaped; descriptions provided to police.

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TWO BANDITS TAKE $300 IN STORE HOLDUP

Two bandits escaped with $300 from the Henry F. Goller, Inc., clothing store, 3621 North ave., at noon today.

Armed with automatics, the hold-up men entered the store while only one man was in it today. They made a small purchase and one of them threw down a $20 bill.

To get at the change, the hold-up victim opened the safe.

Then the pair drew their guns and ordered him to turn over the money.

One bandit was about 40 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighed 170 pounds. He wore a tan top coat and a turn down soft hat, police were told.

The other was 35 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighed about 165 pounds and wore a tan top coat.

He was badly in need of a shave.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Store Holdup Bandits Robbery Clothing Store Armed Robbery

Where did it happen?

3621 North Ave.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

3621 North Ave.

Event Date

At Noon Today

Outcome

two bandits escaped with $300

Event Details

Two bandits armed with automatics entered the Henry F. Goller, Inc., clothing store while only one man was in it. They made a small purchase and threw down a $20 bill. To get change, the victim opened the safe. Then the pair drew their guns and ordered him to turn over the money. One bandit was about 40 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 170 pounds, wore a tan top coat and a turn down soft hat. The other was 35 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighed about 165 pounds, wore a tan top coat, and was badly in need of a shave.

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