Foiled by Technology

Burglars using “modern burglarizing methods” were foiled by radio station CFGP broadcasting details of the robbery and asking people to report any suspicious activity.  Kind of an early version of Facebook!  The robbers apparently didn’t have a very good escape plan.

Researched & written by Kathryn Auger

Grande Prairie Herald ~ November 12, 1937
Grande Prairie Herald ~ November 12, 1937

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