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Du Pont Jewel Heist Sparks $100000 Reward in Delaware
Centerville police and Chubb and Son Inc report a theft from a Delaware private residence on Sept 1 1974. Jewelry valued up to about $1 million was stolen including 50 pieces of gold and platinum pieces with sapphires diamonds rubies pearls and aquamarine. The ad offers a $100000 reward with an additional $33000 for information and $67000 for safe recovery. Authorities link the high value to the du Pont family and note several heirs and relatives were at home during the incident.
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E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co
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