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Charges In Violin Theft Case Are Dropped By NorrisViolin theft charges were dropped Thursday afternoon by Nelson (Ike) Norris, 508 Milton, who received $20 restitution for his instrument which was stolen and burned-Carl H. May, Jr., 32, Plymouth, a toll road worker, was released from custody here at 4:45 p. m„ alter the petit larceny charge was dropped- Police had gone to Plymouth to get May who had been apprehended by Plymouthpolice.Norris* violin was stolen Wednesday night in the Corral tavern. The Plymouth man admitted stealing and burning the instrument. Chief Dale Gott said. The ashes were brought here with May by police.Norris reported at 1:20 a. in.,Thursday his “$2,500 violin” wasstolen but said he paid $20 for the instrument when police asked the value to be set out in the affidavit.
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Valparaiso Vidette Messenger

Valparaiso, Indiana, US

Fri, Jan 13, 1956

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