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Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store
Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store

Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store

Date2/10/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery; Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100;000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0120620F
      Robbery aftermath: Bags of loot which robbers failed to take with them lie strewn on floor in Simpsons' basement at Yonge and Queen Sts
      Robbery aftermath: Bags of loot which robbers failed to take with them lie strewn on floor in Simpsons' basement at Yonge and Queen Sts
      Cooper, David
      10/4/1982
      Recovered goods: Detectives Sergeant Don Mantle surveys jewelry and other valuables yesterday that police believe were stolen while their owners were attending funerals
      Recovered goods: Detectives Sergeant Don Mantle surveys jewelry and other valuables yesterday that police believe were stolen while their owners were attending funerals
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      2/6/1990
      It was 100 years ago yesterday that Irish immigrant Timothy Eaton bought a failing dry goods store on site now occupied by Simpsons. He then did two t(...)
      It was 100 years ago yesterday that Irish immigrant Timothy Eaton bought a failing dry goods store on site now occupied by Simpsons. He then did two t(...)
      Eaton, John Craig
      12/9/1969
      $536,000 Stolen Jewelry Recovered, Police have recovered $536,000 worth of jewelry stolen last evening from the Gabriel Lucas store on Bloor St. W. They display part of it
      $536,000 Stolen Jewelry Recovered, Police have recovered $536,000 worth of jewelry stolen last evening from the Gabriel Lucas store on Bloor St. W. They display part of it
      Goode, Jeff
      6/14/1973
      E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
      E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
      Burton, E. G. Ted
      1/31/1977
      Afternoon delight. Doug Davidson, who plays private detective Paul Williams on The Young And The Restless, met fans, posed for photos and answere questions at Simpsons downtown store on Saturday
      Afternoon delight. Doug Davidson, who plays private detective Paul Williams on The Young And The Restless, met fans, posed for photos and answere questions at Simpsons downtown store on Saturday
      Beaty, Keith
      10/19/1986
      Greeting customers: New York-based designer Carolina Herrara, in a banana wool suit of her own design, greets customers last week at Simpsons' downtown store
      Greeting customers: New York-based designer Carolina Herrara, in a banana wool suit of her own design, greets customers last week at Simpsons' downtown store
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      9/28/1990
      Battle position: A shopper kneels on the floor as she searches through toys and small items at the downtown Simpsons store, which is usually closed on a Sunday
      Battle position: A shopper kneels on the floor as she searches through toys and small items at the downtown Simpsons store, which is usually closed on a Sunday
      Eglinton, Rick
      n.d.
      Growth splurge by simpsons. Six new department stores are planned by Simpsons Ltd. They include one in Shoppers' World in Brampton, with two - maybe t(...)
      Growth splurge by simpsons. Six new department stores are planned by Simpsons Ltd. They include one in Shoppers' World in Brampton, with two - maybe t(...)
      Burton, G Allan Mrs.
      6/24/1971
      Bronze silk: Sundress, $250, from Comrags spring collection at Simpsons, The Bay, Quarts, Wrapture, 290 Ion, jewelry by Steven Stanish at 290 Ion, Accessity, Paola Di, Finishing Touches
      Bronze silk: Sundress, $250, from Comrags spring collection at Simpsons, The Bay, Quarts, Wrapture, 290 Ion, jewelry by Steven Stanish at 290 Ion, Accessity, Paola Di, Finishing Touches
      Loek, Dick
      2/1/1989
      Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, $1,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
      Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, $1,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
      Loek, Dick
      9/24/1987
      Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, 41,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
      Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, 41,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
      Loek, Dick
      9/24/1987