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Metro detectives surround the door of this Wilson Ave
Metro detectives surround the door of this Wilson Ave

Metro detectives surround the door of this Wilson Ave

Date8/24/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro detectives surround the door of this Wilson Ave. shop in which two robberty suspects were slain after a Bank of Nova Scotia branch was held up.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120527F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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