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What they fear

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What they fear

Date5/9/1984

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Dexter, Brian (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: What they fear: This enactment of a purse snatching portrays the kind of robbery many of Metro's seniors fear even though they live in quiet suburban areas. Police advise women not to struggle against thug in this situation

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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_0120495F

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