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On guard: Drugstore owner Lou Strever says he just 'reacted' when he tackled a man after an attempted robbery at Mimico Pharmacy Monday night.
On guard: Drugstore owner Lou Strever says he just 'reacted' when he tackled a man after an attempted robbery at Mimico Pharmacy Monday night.

On guard: Drugstore owner Lou Strever says he just 'reacted' when he tackled a man after an attempted robbery at Mimico Pharmacy Monday night.

Date10/20/1992
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  • On guard: Drugstore owner Lou Strever says he just 'reacted' when he tackled a man after an attempted robbery at Mimico Pharmacy Monday night.
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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