San Antonio, TX – A brazen daylight robbery shook the Emporium Millinery company at 208 West Commerce street on Monday afternoon. A naress, likely a servant, made off with a $10 hat, but the real prize was a stunning white ostrich plume worth $25. This was no ordinary theft – the thief was caught by the police just two days later, on Tuesday.
The Emporium Millinery company, a prominent fixture in San Antonio’s fashion district, had been targeted by a cunning thief. The naress, whose name has not been released, had been shopping at the store when she struck. Witnesses described her as being in the store for several minutes before making her move.
The theft was a brazen one, with the thief snatching the expensive plume and making a quick exit. But the police were hot on her trail, and she was caught just two days later. The police have not released any further details about the arrest or the naress’s background.
The Emporium Millinery company has been a San Antonio institution for years, and this theft has left many in the community reeling. The company’s owners have vowed to take extra precautions to prevent future thefts.
The naress’s motive for the theft remains unclear, but one thing is certain – she got away with a valuable prize. The Emporium Millinery company will be counting its losses for years to come.
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Key Facts
- State: TX
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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