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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated January 4, 1951 partially reads, "A bandit armed with an empty gun made a mistake in robbing a Van Nuys liquor store at 13715 Vanowen St. last night and was shot twice in the legs for his trouble. Store proprietors Mike and Mildred Moroney said the bandit came in and asked for a bottle of whiskey. When Mrs. Maroney [sic] handed over the purchase, the robber pulled out a gun and told the couple to give him all their money." Photograph caption reads, "Mike Moroney - Sharp shooter."; See image #00137225 for additional photo in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;8 x 5 cm. Photographic prints
Liquor stores--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Robbery investigation--California--Los Angeles Brigands and robbers--California--Los Angeles Robbery--California--Los Angeles Gunshot wounds--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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