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One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.
One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.

One of 160 robbery victims in Metro's hold-ups between Dec. 30-Jan. 31, East York shopkeeper George Behrakis, 47, says now I carry a big gun. If somebody tries to take my money again, I'll kill him.

Date2/5/1975
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