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The Pampered Kleptomaniac of New York Society
A New York Herald article profiles a wealthy socialite known as Madame, a lifelong kleptomaniac who raids Fifth Avenue stores. Despite detection, she remains free to shop, aided by her husband who pays restitution and arranges trips to Europe, while store detectives guide her ongoing surveillance.
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New York Herald Co
New York
Fifth Avenue
Madame
Birth Avenue
Police Department
Eral
Madame’s Boudoir
Europe
Flo
Jstore
Piers
Fistore