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Photograph caption dated March 27, 1957 reads, "Big sorting job begins - Bascom M. Shanks Jr., left, store executive, and Det. Sgt. Richard Ruble began tremendous job of sorting some $10,000 worth of merchandise which was recovered in Pacoima home. Items found ranged from outboard motor for boat to an oil painting. Three persons have been arrested and are awaiting sentencing and probation hearings." See images 00153313 through 00153317 for all photos in this series.
Van Nuys Municipal Court Forgery--California--Los Angeles Theft--California--Los Angeles Crime--California--Los Angeles Arrest--California--Los Angeles Detectives--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Pacoima (Los Angeles) Men--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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