July 11, 1938 – In a brazen heist, thieves made off with a large sum of money from the ATLANTA DAILY WORLD’s offices at 210 Auburn Avenue, North. The daring daylight robbery, which took place on July 10, 1938, has sent shockwaves throughout the city’s newspaper community.
According to eyewitnesses, the thieves, described as two men and a woman, entered the building shortly after 10:00 AM, posing as delivery personnel. Once inside, they made a beeline for the accounting department, where they overpowered the lone employee on duty and made off with an estimated $2,500 in cash.
The ATLANTA DAILY WORLD’s General Manager, C. A. Scott, was quick to condemn the heist, stating, ‘This is a cowardly act that will not go unpunished. We will do everything in our power to see that the perpetrators are brought to justice.’
The police are still investigating the heist, but so far, no suspects have been identified. The ATLANTA DAILY WORLD has offered a substantial reward for any information leading to the capture and conviction of the thieves.
As the investigation continues, the people of Atlanta are left to wonder how such a brazen crime could take place in broad daylight. The ATLANTA DAILY WORLD will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In related news, the ATLANTA DAILY WORLD has increased security measures at its offices, including the installation of metal detectors and the hiring of additional security personnel.
The ATLANTA DAILY WORLD is committed to bringing you the latest news and updates on this developing story. Stay tuned for further developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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