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It works: Good neighbor Pat Roberts short-circuited a burglar with quick thinking.
It works: Good neighbor Pat Roberts short-circuited a burglar with quick thinking.

It works: Good neighbor Pat Roberts short-circuited a burglar with quick thinking.

Date9/20/1982
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  • It works: Good neighbor Pat Roberts short-circuited a burglar with quick thinking.
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132849F
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