The Newark Shoe Store at 27 West Trade street was broken into by unknown persons between 3 o’clock Wednesday morning and daylight, and robbed of approximately 75 pairs of shoes valued at around $600.
The storebreakers forced an entrance at the rear door by cutting a small opening through the heavy steel wire, which covered the door, prying a plank therefrom and then, reaching through the aperture, removing the bar and unlocking the door. The burglars were evidently familiar with the store and knew exactly how to go about gaining entrance.
Manager Nash said that the robbers had taken particular pains to select shoes from recent shipments to supply the Fall demand, and as a result of this his stock had been badly impaired. He also said that it was his opinion that the marauders had some sort of conveyance because it would have been virtually impossible to have removed the merchandise without a vehicle.
The city detectives are investigating the robbery, but as yet have discovered nothing that might lead to the apprehension of the guilty parties. In the opinion of the police officials, the theft was committed by professional and expert criminals.
From The Charlotte News, Aug. 30, 1922
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