January 31st, 1917, was a day of high-stakes crime in the Windy City. At the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago, authorities were hot on the trail of a brazen thief. Aage Larsen, a suspect with a penchant for pilfering priceless masterpieces, was apprehended and booked on a burglary charge. Police claim Larsen had his eyes on a valuable collection, and his cunning plan was foiled mere minutes from pulling off the heist.
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Key Facts
- State: IL
- Category: Theft
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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