As the newspapers reported itA tire thief's advice to Baltimore motorists

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Wednesday, September 15, 1926

Baltimore · a thief gives advice

As printed: 'Watch Your Cars and Don't Park in Dark Places,' He Says.

ContextGeorge Nelson, 19, is held in the county jail on a grand larceny charge after confessing to stealing three automobiles and hundreds of tires over two years, stealing to order for garagemen and second-hand dealers. Seven alleged 'fences' have been arrested on his word — and he has a warning for the motorists he robbed.

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