Jewel Expert Left Helpless as Thieves Strike in Broad Daylight

Philadelphia, PA – In a daring daylight heist, three robbers left 73-year-old Henry Murray, a renowned jewel expert, bound and helpless in his own office. The brazen robbery took place on November 12, 1920, at 8:00 a.m. at Murray’s assay office, located at 113 South Second Street. The thieves, working swiftly and stealthily within 100 feet of a traffic patrolman, made off with precious stones and valuables worth a staggering $50,000 to $150,000.