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Bank Robbery At Lewisville Reveals Handcar Escape
A group of at least six to eight men burglarized the First National Bank at Lewisville between 1 and 2 am. Explosions damaged the vault, $6,500 in cash and gold were stolen, while $9,000 in currency and notes remained untouched. Neighbors heard a dynamite blast but delayed alarm until 6 or 7 am. Police, including Sheriff Orr, pursued leads. a stolen handcar is suspected as the getaway.
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