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Tag: Robbery

VFW
October 9, 1940September 24, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Woman Slugged, Robbed-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1940

Mrs. Julia Sweeney Attacked In Cellar Of V.F.W. Building

September 29, 1938September 17, 2026 georgenhs Police, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Couple Arrested In Kidnap-Robbery Case-This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1938

Norwood Couple Arrested In Kidnap-Robbery Case-This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1938

May 9, 1932May 2, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932

Smash Combination of Safe Near Police Station Burglars took $500 from the safe of the Norwood Theatre, Central St, early this morning. Whoever committed the robbery entered the theatre by … Continue reading Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932

September 23, 1915September 17, 2026 georgenhs Crime, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915

Fire Department Driver the Hero in Hurried Effort to Recapture an Alleged Highway Robber. The trolley in downtown Norwood Thu, Sep 23, 1915 – 9 · The Boston Globe (Boston, … Continue reading Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915

1909 Sanborn Block
October 20, 1913October 15, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913

Large Property Damage for Little Booty. Police Later Recover Some of the Loot in Freight Car. NORWOOD. Oct 19—Three stores in the Sanborn Block, corner of Washington and Vernon sts., … Continue reading Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913

Dimly lit chapel interior with overturned wooden chairs and lit candles on altar
July 1, 1904July 1, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Crime, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Burglars Steal Communion Cups from St. Catherine’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1904

In 1904, St. Catherine’s Church was burglarized by thieves who stole gold‑lined communion cups and other sacred items, prompting calls for a larger police force and heightened vigilance.

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