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$6,744,170.35 worth of Cheques and money orders, stolen yesterday in Mettro's biggest bank haul in 20 years, are examined by Detective Sgt. Ken Wilkin(...)
$6,744,170.35 worth of Cheques and money orders, stolen yesterday in Mettro's biggest bank haul in 20 years, are examined by Detective Sgt. Ken Wilkin(...)

$6,744,170.35 worth of Cheques and money orders, stolen yesterday in Mettro's biggest bank haul in 20 years, are examined by Detective Sgt. Ken Wilkin(...)

Date2/26/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: $6;744;170.35 worth of Cheques and money orders; stolen yesterday in Mettro's biggest bank haul in 20 years; are examined by Detective Sgt. Ken Wilkinson today after they were recovered from back seat of an abandoned car.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120517F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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