Mon, Sep 24, 1945 – 1 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Discovered on a woods road leading into the Neponset meadows, Norwood, at 11 a. m., by, Norwood police, … Continue reading Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1945
Woman Slugged, Robbed-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1940
Mrs. Julia Sweeney Attacked In Cellar Of V.F.W. Building
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
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
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
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. 1909 Photo of the Sanborn Block, corner of Washington and Vernon Streets (Photo colorized … Continue reading Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913
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.