The Collins, James H. (James Hiram) 1873- creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story" by James H. Collins is a true crime narrative written in the early 20th century. This account unravels the details of an audacious robbery that occurred in New York City, providing an inside look into real police methods and the complexities of crime investigation. The story features a diverse cast of characters, including the perpetrators, the victims, and the diligent police officials, notably focusing on Commissioner George Dougherty and his efforts to uncover the truth behind the crime. The opening of the work introduces readers to the events surrounding the robbery on February 15, 1912, when two bank messengers are attacked in a taxicab while transporting a significant amount of currency. Collins outlines the public's reaction to the shocking crime, including criticism of the police force's ability to protect citizens and handle the situation. Amidst this dramatic backdrop, the narrative highlights the immediate responses by the police, emphasizing the challenges they face when dealing with crimes that take place in broad daylight among unsuspecting crowds. As the investigation unfolds, the reader is set to follow the intricate steps taken by law enforcement to solve the case and understand the criminal underworld of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-09-25 Produced by ellinora and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Crime -- New York (State) -- New York Criminals -- New York (State) -- New York Police -- New York (State) -- New York Brigands and robbers HV Original publication data not identified 12012507 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53145 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53145 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134226.0 53145