1955 Press Photo New Orleans Patrolman Joseph Madere Examines "Sledged" Safe

Patrolman Joseph Madere . . . examines "sledged" safe Hammer safe, get only $50 Determined safecrackers used sledge hammers to beat open a safe at the Southern Blow Pipe and Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, 3601 Pine, early today. They got only about $50 from a petty cash box and an ancient Colt revolver for their labors. New Orleans

Photo is dated 1955.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.