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York Commonwealth, 25 Feb 1859     Report from The New Market New Era stating that Mr. Gordon had been the victim of theft by a farm hand. The newspaper seeks to warn other farmers in the area.

York Commonwealth, 4 Mar 1859, p. 2     Article describes how Lawrence stole horses and wagon from Arnold, was caught by police, and then eventually escaped.

York Herald, 29 Jul 1859, p. 3     Report of the activities of a well-known young thief. Also mentioned: Elizabeth Street.

York Herald, 22 Jul 1859, p. 2     Details of a robbery that occurred at McMullen's Tavern at the corner of Caroline and King Streets.

York Herald, 15 Jul 1859, p. 3     Details of the robbery of a hardware store on Yonge Street.

York Herald, 14 Sep 1860, p. 2     Paragraph about a group of men robbed of a sum of money while they were talking, unaware.

York Herald, 19 Jul 1861, p. 2     News of a stolen gold watch.

York Herald, 15 Jul 1859, p. 2     Article taken from the leader describing a robbery at a local saloon.

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article about the robbery of a farm on Yonge Street, just north of Toronto. The house was robbed by an acquaintance named Tom. This story was originally published in the Leader.

York Herald, 1 Jul 1859, p. 2     Robbery at the Wellington Hotel of Watches, a purse, and a note. The stolen items belonged to Mr. Decker. Mr. Wilson is suspected of stealing the items.

York Commonwealth, 21 Jan 1859, p. 2     Article about the robbery and eventual capture of the guilty party. This article was originally published in the Leader

York Herald, 22 Jul 1859, p. 3     Report of a robbery in Stouffville, where a couple's possessions were stolen and hidden by their neighbours.

York Herald, 14 Sep 1860, p. 2     Article about the theft of a watch from Rev. Dewar as he was waiting for a train at Union Station.

York Herald, 28 Oct 1859, p. 2     Account of a robbery in Thornhill

York Herald, 5 Aug 1859, p. 2     Report of garden robberies in the area. Editor asks all to keep a watchful eye and bring the thieves to justice.

York Herald, 11 Nov 1859, p. 2     Letter to the editor regarding a recent break and enter crime by a drunken man.

York Herald, 27 Jan 1860, p. 2     Account of various store and horse robberies in Thornhill. Newton

York Herald, 26 Aug 1859, p. 3     Report detailing the arrest and prosecution of 11 individuals found to be in possession of stolen property.

York Herald, 9 Sep 1859, p. 2     Account of the theft of linen left to dry on an outside line.

York Herald, 16 Dec 1859, p. 2     Description of local court cases. Albion; The following names need further research: ??????, J. from King ; ????, John, Esq.,J.P. ; ?.C.; Boulton ; Jessopp, D.?. from York ;