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Photograph article dated December 7, 1960 partially reads, "The manager of a North Hollywood market was arrested today on suspicion of grand theft after allegedly reporting a phony $1,407 holdup, police reported. Morris Frank Costa, 33, 16039 Knapp St., Sepulveda, broke down under questioning by skeptical officers and admitted filing the false report early this morning because he needed money to pay his bills, according to police. The suspect was booked at the North Hollywood jail.” Police officer Klock questions market manager, Costa.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Police reports--California--Los Angeles Arrest--California--Los Angeles Theft--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Display of merchandise--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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