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The Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation brings you Crime Photographer. Hiya, Casey. Hi, Ethelbert. What's new? Did you read here what the President of the Columbia Broadcasting System says? He says one of these days we'll have radio sets so small you can wear them on your wrist. Well, that'll be wonderful. Yeah, you can always have a radio with you. Oh, man, that'll be wonderful. You seem quite excited about this new wristwatch radio, Tony. Well, why shouldn't I be? It's wonder…

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Synopsis

In The Piggy Bank Robbery, Bill Shapiro, a cub photographer, arrives at work visibly shaken after a burglary at his home. His son’s cherished piggy bank has been stolen, and while nothing else seems to be missing, the incident leaves him deeply unsettled. The only clue to the crime is a key that Bill found in the piggy bank, which he believes could be significant. This odd detail piques Casey's interest, as he senses there may be more to the story than meets the eye.

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Casey48-01-29222ThePiggyBankRobbery.mp3

Casey, Crime Photographer, Episode 222

The Piggy Bank Robbery

Thursday, January 29, 1948 · 29:27

Casey, Crime Photographer, Episode 222

The Piggy Bank Robbery

Thursday, January 29, 1948 · 29:27

Summary

Bill Shapiro, a cub photographer, discovers that his son's piggy bank has been stolen, prompting a mystery involving a mysterious key. Casey investigates the peculiar circumstances surrounding the theft.

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