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In Exchange for two Hostages, Star photographer took this picture yesterday of accused robber, 23-year-old Paul Virtanen of North York, and several ho(...)
In Exchange for two Hostages, Star photographer took this picture yesterday of accused robber, 23-year-old Paul Virtanen of North York, and several ho(...)

In Exchange for two Hostages, Star photographer took this picture yesterday of accused robber, 23-year-old Paul Virtanen of North York, and several ho(...)

Date10/31/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: In Exchange for two Hostages; Star photographer took this picture yesterday of accused robber; 23-year-old Paul Virtanen of North York; and several hostages during a 14-hour siege at a North York trust company office. Virtanen waves semi-automatic rifle and has money in his hatband. Bullet hole is in glass door behind. From left: Jim Forbon; Barbara Bolk; Serge Lefrence; Mary Boyle; Cathy Armstrong and Willow Walker.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0120466F
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      10/31/1977
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      11/8/1977
      Eight hostages walk out of North York bank at 2
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      3/13/1986
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      n.d.