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3 stories matching caught

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  1. The Shoemaker's Retribution

    A downtown confrontation erupts after a local businessman catches a thief red-handed.

    May 1, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom County

  2. An Afternoon Confrontation in Sehome

    A burglar caught under a bed in the Postmaster's home is captured after a dramatic chase and a warning shot from a revolver.

    Mar 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSehome, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Ghost Relief Recipients

    A Seattle charity secretary is caught creating fake relief applications to steal funds, revealing a rot in the city's aid system.

    Apr 29, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · True Crime

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