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Domestic News July 26, 1954

The Key West Citizen

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

What is this article about?

Three men—Angel Miranda, Raymond Hernandez, and Alceo Perez—were arrested and charged with breaking and entering after attempting to rob a safe in Mrs. Dora Garcia's Key West home, taking cash and jewelry but failing to crack it. Bonds set at $2,500 each; Miranda and Hernandez have prior records.

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Three Men Are Charged With Garcia Robbery

Three men today were in the county jail charged with breaking and entering in connection with an attempted safe robbery last week.

Last Wednesday night thieves entered the home of Mrs. Dora Garcia, 708 Eaton St., took cash and jewelry but failed to crack a safe.

Cooperation between the city police and sheriff's department led to the arrest of the three men.

They are Angel Miranda, 33, a Puerto Rican; Raymond Hernandez, 38, who was born in Key West; and Alceo Perez, 20, of 18 E Porter Place.

Miami police picked up Miranda and Hernandez and then returned to Key West Saturday night.

Perez was arrested the night of the robbery by Key West police.

Justice of the Peace Ira Albury, the sheriff's department said, issued warrants charging each man with breaking and entering and setting a $2,500 bond in each case.

Miranda and Hernandez both have police records.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Garcia Robbery Breaking Entering Safe Attempt Key West Arrest Miami Police

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Dora Garcia Angel Miranda Raymond Hernandez Alceo Perez Ira Albury

Where did it happen?

Key West

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Key West

Event Date

Last Wednesday Night

Key Persons

Mrs. Dora Garcia Angel Miranda Raymond Hernandez Alceo Perez Ira Albury

Outcome

arrested and charged with breaking and entering; $2,500 bond each; miranda and hernandez have police records; cash and jewelry taken but safe not cracked

Event Details

Thieves entered Mrs. Dora Garcia's home at 708 Eaton St., took cash and jewelry, attempted but failed to crack a safe. Cooperation between city police, Miami police, Key West police, and sheriff's department led to arrests: Perez on night of robbery, Miranda and Hernandez picked up in Miami and returned to Key West Saturday night. Warrants issued by Justice of the Peace Ira Albury.

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