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100 1 _aCollins, James H.
_q(James Hiram),
_d1873-
245 1 4 _aThe Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-25
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrime -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aCriminals -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aPolice -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aBrigands and robbers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53145
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