A chilly February morning dawned on Alexandria, Virginia, as James Reid faced the music in Mayor Simpson’s court. The young man was accused of swiping a timepiece, and the evidence was mounting against him. William Duncan, a local resident, had reported the theft to the police station, and it was there that Reid’s troubles began. Sergeant Smith and Officer Roberts were waiting for him as he stepped off the electric railroad car, their eyes fixed on the pawn ticket for $32 that Reid carried in his pocket. The ticket, issued by a Washington shop, described a watch that matched the one lost by Mr. Duncan. Reid’s arrest was swift and decisive, and now he faced the consequences of his actions in the police court.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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