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Stand-off over
Stand-off over

Stand-off over

Date7/16/1991
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Alternate Title
  • Stand-off over: Emergency task force officers prepare to enter the Royal Bank at Yonge and Bloor Sts. after a 2 1/2-hour standoff with an armed hostage-taker.
  • Stand-off over
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Original Toronto Star caption: Stand-off over: Emergency task force officers prepare to enter the Royal Bank at Yonge and Bloor Sts. after a 2 1/2-hour standoff with an armed hostage-taker.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120552F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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